When I was a child, I witnessed my parent’s gardener killing a snake. It was a beautiful, large grass snake. He brought a spade down sharply behind his head as it rippled across the lawn. At the age of five I knew this was wrong. Instead of making me afraid of snakes, this has given … Read more
More than a fifth of all reptile species are threatened with extinction, which could have a “devastating” impact on the planet, a new study warns. The largest ever analysis of the state of the world reptiles, published in Nature, found that 21% of reptile species are facing extinction. From lizards to snakes, such a loss … Read more
Winners have been announced for the BVA’s popular Veterinary Photographer of the Year competition, which attracted entries from vets across the UK. Sponsored by iM3 Dental, the competition saw images of playful dogs, calves being born and colorful chameleons being submitted, and showcased the best from companion animal, farm animal and wildlife photography. The BVA … Read more