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Keeping primates as pets banned in UK
Measures have been signed into law (Tuesday 5 March) to ban the keeping of primates as pets.
The legislation brings in a licensing scheme setting strict rules to ensure that only private keepers who meet new welfare and licensing standards will be able to keep primates, delivering on a manifesto commitment and Action Plan for Animal Welfare pledge to provide greater legal protection for pet primates.
5.5 billion wild animals kept in cruel conditions around the world
Whether it's for entertaining tourists or to harvest their bones, across the world billions of wild animals are being exploited for profit.
Feeder scheme finds 'heartening' rare bird numbers
Cameras installed on bird feeders on farmland have recorded "heartening" evidence of the most endangered bird species on the Isle of Man.
Young otter saved near main road in Bideford
UK Wild Otter Trust said it was called to reports of two young otters on the steps near Bideford Quay.
CEO and Founder of UK Wild Otter Trust Dave Webb described how they rescued one of the cubs, but the other one made its way back to water on 22 February.