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Behan the greater one horned rhino's vets and keepers from Whipsnade Zoo gather around to read her ultrasound scan during a health check (c) Whipsnade Zoo

Zoo's rhino successfully treated for tumour

The zoo’s two female greater one-horned rhinos, 29-year-olds Behan and Beluki, were found to have tumours and cysts in their reproductive organs.

12 Sept

Pythons found abandoned on country roads

Two Pythons have been found on separate occasions in rural Devon.

2 Sept

Deadly scorpion found in Devon after travelling in shipment from Brazil

The Brazilian yellow scorpion, or Tityus serrulatus , carries a venom which is extremely toxic.

23 Jul

Australian kookaburra bird spotted in southern Scotland

Pet shop owner allowed snakes to starve

Tigers, crocodiles and zebras among animals kept as pets in UK

Python abandoned by park bin with medical record taped to box

Tortoise needs two vets to remove bladder stone 'bigger than a tennis ball'

Stunned driver finds 2ft snake peeping through car's grille

Woman terrified as exotic toad 'jumps out' of suitcase after holiday

Skunk spotted in grounds of hospital

Animal charity warns issues of exotic pets as large lizard made homeless

RSPCA highlights challenges of keeping exotic pets after snake found in Leeds

The skunk kicking up a stink on his walks in Silloth

How do you get a licence to keep exotic pets and can the animals be dangerous?