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First vets to graduate from JCU

January 18, 2011January 18, 2011adminLeave a Comment

North Queensland’s depleted veterinary profession is about to receive an injection of new blood, when the first cohort of Veterinary Science students graduate from James Cook University. Five years’ hard work from both staff and students will pay off this month when the first batch of JCU animal doctors enter the veterinary industry. And the […]

Tamarins stolen from zoo

November 23, 2010December 7, 2010adminLeave a Comment

A highly endangered cotton-top tamarin was found dead in suburban Brisbane last month after a break-in at Alma Park Zoo. Tonto, a male cotton-top tamarin, and his female mate, Conchetta, were removed from their enclosure on the morning of October 10. Later that day, a nearby resident reported that the family dog had discovered a […]