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After the Norman Conquest in 1066, William the Conqueror set up his own collection of wild animals in Woodstock. This royal menagerie including lions and camels moved to the Tower of London in 1210.

But in the UK, another species of parakeet has earned a worse reputation and been dealt with decisively by officials. The monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) is native to parts of South America, but ...

head of zoological operations at London Zoo, said the weigh-in, which began on Monday and can take up to a week, will form an important part of gathering data to help protect animals in the wild.