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TV Round-up
The monitor lizard is the subject of Lizard King on Nat Geo Wild.
This is your shortcut to the best animal and wildlife programmes to be aired on TV in the next week…

BBC: wildlife in abundance

Let’s begin with BBC Two’s Natural World series. There are actually two programmes from the latest series on next week. Firstly on Sunday, there’s ‘The Highland Haven’, which explores Scotland’s rugged and bleak northern landscapes and features sea eagles and red deer. Then on Wednesday, Natural World follows the life of a killer whale named Luna, which is also the title of the programme.

Remaining with BBC2, also on Sunday is ‘Banded Brothers The Mongoose Mob’ – a series about the meercat’s bigger cousin and one group’s survival in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Ben Folge and Kate Humble discover the wildlife inhabiting California’s Pacific coast in ‘Animal Park’. Remaining on the American theme, ‘Yellowstone’ follows the lives of some of the wildlife associated with that area, which is also famous for being the most far-reaching thermal vicinity in the world.

Satellite TV’s offerings

On satellite, Kate Humble is once again on the small screen – this time she is part of a team exploring the only British World Heritage site on St Kilda in the Hebrides in ‘Britain’s Lost World’.

Those with a particular interest in reptiles will be pleased to learn that this week, Nat Geo Wild focuses on the fascinating, intelligent and large monitor lizards in ‘Lizard Kings’.


‘Britain’s Lost World’ – UKTV People, Sunday 21st February, 9.30am
‘A Highland Haven’ – Natural World, BBC2; Sunday 21st February, 5pm
‘Banded Brothers The Mongoose Mob’ – BBC2, Sunday 21st February, 7pm
‘Animal Park’ – BBC2, Tuesday 23rd February, 11am
‘Lizard Kings’ – Nat Geo Wild, Tuesday 23rd February, 11am
‘Yellowstone’ – BBC2, Wednesday 24th February, 7pm
‘A Killer Whale Called Luna’ – Natural World, BBC2, Wednesday 24th February, 8pm

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Survey launched to investigate EHV

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 Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).

EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.

The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.

Complete the survey here

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News Shorts
WSAVA launches pet travel guidance factsheet

A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.

The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.

Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.