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Researchers hunt down mystery predator
great white
The great white shark is said to have been "devoured" by a mystery predator.

Great white shark devoured by mystery predator is the subject of a new film

Australian researchers are attempting to track down the mystery predator that devoured a great white shark 11 years ago, the Independent reports.

Film maker David Riggs began a quest to find the mysterious creature, a quest which became the subject of his film Hunt for the Super Predator. It is due to air on the Smithsonian Channel on June 26.

Researchers tagged the great white as part of a large scale project to study their movement patterns, the Independent says.

After one of the devices washed ashore, data showed a female shark being plunged at high speed to 580 metres beneath the surface of the water, alongside a drastic temperature shift suggesting the device was in the animal's stomach as it ate the shark.

Image by Sharkdiver68

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.