05-04-2017 07:00 via theguardian.com

Brexit could endanger rare species, say British zoos

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums fears UK zoos will be excluded from EU-wide breeding programmesBritish zoos fear Brexit could endanger rare species by ending the free movement of animals across Europe.If Britain severs ties with Brussels without a deal, UK zoos would effectively be thrown out of EU-wide breeding programmes and forced into protracted negotiations country by country, according to the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (Biaza). Continue reading.
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