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Fugitive penguin captured at last!
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Penguin 337 back behind bars

After a two month penguin-hunt, following an escape from a Japanese aquarium, Penguin 337 has been captured and returned to The Tokyo Sea Life Park.

The one-year old Humboldt penguin has been living a fugitive life ever since it tackled a two metre fence in early March and escaped into the waters of the Edogawa river, on the northern side of Tokyo Bay.

Penguin 337 was spotted some 30 times in the vicinity of Tokyo Bay during its eleven weeks on the run, and has found fame as the first runaway penguin to have reached the sea. It has eluded capture on several occasions.

But on the 24th May, its adventures came to an end when two Tokyo Sea Life Park keepers caught it underneath a bridge over the Edogawa, and brought Penguin 337 back home.

A spokesperson commented: "It hasn't lost weight. It hasn't got fatter either, but its health seems good." 

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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.