A NEW study has revealed that microplastics were found in more than three-quarters of pet food products tested. The discovery has revealed a hidden source of plastic pollution that could be affecting pets, including cats and dogs, and wild animals such as hedgehogs. The study was carried out by researchers from the University of Sussex and the University of Exeter, supported by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS).

BUTTERFLY Conservation is calling on the public to get involved in its bumper summer of butterflies. This year, alongside its hugely popular Big Butterfly Count, which sees tens of thousands of people spend 15 minutes counting butterflies, the charity is launching something new - a vote to discover Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.

VET Danny De Vries has earned his place in the Guinness World Records – by running a half marathon dressed in a rhino suit. Danny clocked 1hr 46 mins 01 secs in a race in Darlington to achieve a world record for the fastest half marathon while dressed as mammal. He beat the previous record of 1hr 47mins 30secs, which was held by a man in the USA who ran in a gorilla suit.

Olivia Pozzan talks to veterinary nurse Casey Woodward about her work with sun bears in south-east Asia... Founder of animal charity...