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Work to start on ZSL Land of the Lions
asiatic lion at ZSL
Just 400 Asiatic lions remain in the wild.

New exhibit will provide larger home for endangered Asiatic lion captive breeding group

A new habitat for Asiatic lions is to be constructed at ZSL London Zoo to provide state-of-the-art facilities for a breeding group of one of the world's most endangered big cats.

In the next few weeks the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) will break ground on the new £5.2 million exhibit  Land of the Lions, due to open in spring 2016.  At more than 2,500 square metres - 27,000 sq ft - the lions' new home will be five times the size of their previous enclosure and has been designed in conjunction with zookeepers and conservationists.

With only 400 Asiatic lions remaking in the wild, ZSL's fundraising campaign Lions400 is supporting the captive breeding programme via the new exhibit and international projects to protect wild lions in the Gir Forest in India.

Asiatic lions are particularly vulnerable to the threats of disease and conflict with humans and ZSL is working with the Gujarat government and Wildlife Institute of India to try to safeguard the lions' future.

The new exhibit will aim to raise awareness of just how closely humans and lions live in the Gir Forest and give visitors to see the big cats in a 360-degree lions den.

Image © ZSL London Zoo

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.