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Zoo to lure missing lynx with mother’s call
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The Zoo hopes to obtain a recording of Flaviu’s mother, Klementyna (not pictured) who remains at Port Lympne.

The hunt continues for two-year-old Flaviu

A recording of an escaped lynx’s mother may be used in a bid to capture the animal.

Two-year-old Flaviu broke out from his enclosure at Dartmoor Zoo last Thursday (7 July).

On Friday, staff reported a sighting of the lynx in farmland just outside the zoo. However, all efforts to capture the animal have so far failed.

According to BBC News, bedding from the animal’s former home - Port Lympne Reserve, Kent - will be used as the hunt continues.

Furthermore, the Zoo hopes to obtain a recording of Flaviu’s mother, Klementyna, who remains at Port Lympne.

"Flaviu is a bit of a mummy's boy, so we think he is really missing his mum,” said Dartmoor owner Ben Mee.
"That is why he could have escaped last week, because he was trying to get back to her."

Flaviu arrived at Dartmoor Zoo on Wednesday (6 July). By Thursday morning, keepers discovered that he had escaped by chewing through a board in his enclosure.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.