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A female sun bear has undergone a rare and unusual veterinary procedure to protect the future of her species. Kyra the sun bear is part of a crucial European conservation breeding programme but she ...

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It is hoped the operation on Kyra at Hertfordshire Zoo will solve her fertility issues. It is hope the removal of the cysts will solve the bear’s fertility issues (Gareth Fuller/PA) A female sun bear ...