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The serval, a type of wild cat native to Africa

Dangerous animals kept in London as exotic pets

Thousands of animals classified as dangerous under UK law are being kept as domestic pets, new charity research has revealed.

Animal charities threaten legal action against government over snake welfare standards

A group of animal protection organisations warned the government that legal action may be taken if snake welfare standards are

Urban birding, snakes and seals: Meet the people helping London find the city’s hidden wildlife

Ask people to picture a bird watcher and they will probably describe a white solitary middle-aged male in an anorak.  

Fire crews save 15 snakes and two dogs from Selhurst home blaze caused by ‘unattended bonfire’

Firefighters rescued 15 snakes and two dogs from a burning Selhurst home yesterday afternoon. An unattended bonfire is believed to

Wimbledon warms to exotic animals as demand for unusual pets rises

Summary: One pet shop reports a rise in the sale of bearded dragons. Image: By Katherine Cowdrey and Daniel Sandford

John Terry lets down pet shop boys

Summary: John Terry disappointed fans yesterday by not attending the opening of a new Surbiton reptile shop, as previously advertised.

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