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<p><span><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/samantha-ward-220032">Samantha Ward</a>, Professor of Zoo Animal Welfare & Legislation, <em><a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/nottingham-trent-university-1338">Nottingham Trent University</a></em></span></p>
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