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App to engage new audiences with wildlife
5th July 2017
App to engage new audiences with wildlife
A free app that enables sightings of Britain's mammals to be recorded on the move has been launched by wildlife charity, People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES).

The new app has been launched as part of PTES Mammals on the Road Survey, which encourages members of the public to record sightings of Britain's mammals - dead or alive - during car journeys of 20 miles or more.

The charity hopes the app will engage new audiences with wildlife conservation, in addition to the many volunteers who take part each year by logging sightings online or via a survey pack.
Sea Life Centre hails birth of rare gentoo penguin
3rd July 2017
Sea Life Centre hails birth of rare gentoo penguin
A rare gentoo penguin has been born at the National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham, following a global breeding programme aimed at increasing the declining population.

The chick, which has yet to be named, is being cared for by its parents, who are from opposite ends of the planet. Dad, Pablo, is a four-year-old gentoo from New Zealand while Mum, Arabel, is six and comes all the way from Canada.

Penguin experts at the centre say that the baby is doing well and will continue to eat mum's regurgitated food until it's old enough to begin learning how to swim and feed.
Working animals abroad to benefit from charity tea party
27th June 2017
Working animals abroad to benefit from charity tea party
Dog owners are being urged to put their baking skills to good use to raise funds for sick and injured animals working abroad.

The SPANA World Tea Party takes place on Saturday 8 July. As well as the exclusive dog-friendly 'Pupcakes', SPANA's fundraising pack also includes recipe ideas and tips for humans to host their own traditional British afternoon tea party.

Money raised from the event will provide free veterinary treatment to working animals in developing countries.
Thousands take part in annual bee count
23rd June 2017
Thousands take part in annual bee count
Over 280,000 bees have been recorded so far in this year's Great British Bee Count, with more than 15,000 people taking part. One nature lover in Surrey even spotted and photographed a rare long-horned bee, which is a UK priority species for conservation. Verified sightings will be shared with academic researchers and ecologists.

To take part, download the app from: https://www.foe.co.uk/bee-count

Photo Chris Brown
Koala joey begins to emerge
19th June 2017
Koala joey begins to emerge
Edinburgh Zoo's koala joey began to emerge from its pouch just in time for Father's Day, keepers have said. Now around five months old, the joey is almost too big for its mother's pouch and a hand or nose can often be seen poking out. Koalas stay in the pouch for the first six or seven months of life, then when they can no longer fit, the mother will carry them on her back for the next few months until they become independent. As this is a critical stage for the joey, Edinburgh Zoo is asking visitors to be extra quiet around Koala Territory.

Image: Goonaroo, father of new koala joey at Edinburgh Zoo. Credit: Katie Paton, RZSS
Voting now open for BVNA Council
14th June 2017
Voting now open for BVNA Council
BVNA members have an opportunity to vote in six new council members for 2017/2018. Eight RVNs are standing for election this year: Veronica Brandel, Emily Cooper-Doig, Jo Hinde, Gareth McCormack, Josephine Oakden, Gemma Reeve, Tom Reilly and Jade Simmons. Simon Johnson is standing as student council member nominee.

Only six of the candidates will be elected to council following an online vote by RVN and student members. The successful candidates will be ratified at the council's AGM in Telford on 8 October.

Voting is open until 16 July. View the candidates' manifestos and vote: www.bvna.org.uk
Five dogs stolen in the UK every day, research finds
13th June 2017
Five dogs stolen in the UK every day, research finds
New research by Direct Line Pet Insurance has revealed that five dogs are reported or stolen every day in the UK.

The analysis of thefts reported to UK police forces found there were 1,774 dogs stolen in 2016 - an increase of 19 per cent compared to 2014, when 1,491 thefts were reported.

The study also found that over the last three years, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been the most stolen breed of dog, with 634 thefts reported to police forces across the country between 2014 and 2016.
Charity to hold first volunteer conference
5th June 2017
Charity to hold first volunteer conference
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is set to hold its first Volunteering and Fostering Conference on 7 June to celebrate the hard work of its volunteers and foster carers. Speakers at the event will include cat behaviour counsellor Vicky Halls, dog trainer Sarah Fisher and Karl Wilding, a director at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.

In 2016, nearly 1,400 volunteers and foster carers gave over 140,000 hours - the equivalent of 16 years - of their time to the stray, abandoned and unwanted animals at Battersea.
Zika virus confirmed in India
31st May 2017
Zika virus confirmed in India
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed three cases of Zika virus in India.

In a statement, WHO said that routine surveillance detected a laboratory-confirmed case of Zika in the district of Ahmedabad. Two additional cases were then identified through the Acute Febrile Illness and the Antenatal clinic surveillance.

In response to the cases, WHO has shared the national guidelines and action plan on Zika virus disease and containment of spread in case of any outbreak. It has also set up an Inter-Ministerial Task Force to monitor emerging and re-emerging diseases and regularly review the global situation on Zika.
BVNA names charity of the year
26th May 2017
BVNA names charity of the year
The Daphne Shipman Benevolent Fund has been named as BVNA's charity of the year. The fund was created to support BVNA members, their spouses, relations or dependents in times of need. It was set up in memory of Daphne Shipman, who was the BVNA Congress chief steward for a number of years, but sadly lost her fight against cancer in 1999. Team BVNA will be climbing the O2 to raise funds and awareness. A JustGiving page has been set up: justgiving.com/daphneshipman-benevolentfund
Endangered turtle born at London Zoo
23rd May 2017
Endangered turtle born at London Zoo
An endangered spiny hill turtle has become the first of its kind to hatch at ZSL London Zoo - just in time for World Turtle Day (23 May).

Zookeepers filmed the moment the turtle came out of its shell on a time lapse camera, after keeping a watchful eye on the egg during its 136 day incubation period.

The turtle weighed a tiny 33g at birth and measured just 61mm, although it will eventually grow to around 27cm in size.
Heather McCann retires from Cats Protection role
18th May 2017
Heather McCann retires from Cats Protection role
Cat lover Heather McCann has stepped down from her role as Cats Protection chairman after 12 years of service.

During her time, Cats Protection has expanded its welfare work from 142,000 cats helped in 2005 to 190,000 last year. There has also been a marked increase in the number of volunteers helping the charity.

While she is no longer chairman, Heather will see out her term as a trustee before stepping down altogether next year. She hopes to spend more time with her partner Ian and her adopted cat, Ruby, and will continue to volunteer for the charity's Croydon branch.

Image (C) Skye Brackpool Photography
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