Animals

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

Train passengers in Sussex and Surrey are facing significant disruption, after animals were reported on the railway between Horsham (pictured) and Epsom. Photo: Google Street View

Animals cause train disruption

Nearly six in 10 think animals working with humans is something we’ve largely chosen not to think about in society.

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

SHEBA have teamed up with Brit-nominated musician Cat Burns to launch its Ignored to Adored campaign.

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas: making the season easier with an Animed pet food subscription

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas

77 per cent of grown-ups admit they have been posed an animal question from their child they didn’t know the answer to.

Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge

Three quarters of people polled believe early attachment is very important for the long-term relationship with their pet.

More than a quarter of pet parents book time off to bond with new pets

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Arctic foxes share blood-lolly birthday treat

Super-sweet Arctic fox pups celebrate birthday - with a blood lolly

Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry.

Cruel pet owner whacks two dogs with spade and yells 'next one'

Fluffy rare camel calf wobbles with mum in adorable video

Super-sweet fluffy camel goes for his first wobbly adventure

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

We had 'dream wedding' after winning free ceremony at wildlife park

Massive shark circles waters off UK coast.

Watch: Massive shark circles waters off UK coast

Pet allergies.

Watch: Vet expert shares signs of allergies in pets

Wolverine kits.

Watch: Cute baby wolverine kits venture outside for the first time

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

Wonky the lamb.

Watch: Lively lamb with wonky walk beats the odds to survive

Baby giraffe.

Watch: Cute newborn baby giraffe stands for first time

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

Mia the Dutch Shepherd.

Watch: Britain's most unwanted dog Mia finally finds forever home

Shocked homeowner catches lightbulb thief squirrel on camera

Inside Soft Paws play area with a huge ball pit and slide

Video: I took my dog to a soft play area...he LOVED the huge ball pit

Bev Griffiths and Ziggy the zebra.

Watch: Feed, stroke and take photos with Ziggy the zebra

Dogs can sometimes become distressed when they are left alone for too long.

This is the exact amount of time you can leave your dog home alone

A person preparing to rescue a badger from a 100 metre drop

Heart-Warming Animal Rescues: Dog Saved at Sea

Video grab from footage showing the bizarre moment a dad and daughter spotted what they believed to be a 'kangaroo'- in southeast London.

I filmed a strange animal in the road...it could have been a kangaroo

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

Acting icon Dame Judi Dench surprised her ‘chap’ David Mills MBE with a cake for him and his dedicated animal keepers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the renowned British Wildlife Centre in Surrey. Picture courtesy of the British Wildlife Centre

Judi Dench surprises her partner at anniversary celebrations of wildlife centre

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Watch the moment a stranded dog gets rescued from a cliff

Watch the moment a stranded dog gets rescued from a cliff

Extremely rare baby rhino celebrates 1st birthday in adorable video

Extremely rare baby rhino celebrates 1st birthday in adorable video

A viral TikTok video claiming to shows gorillas 'abandoned' at Bristol Zoo's former Clifton site has more than 800k views

Repeated break-ins at gorilla enclosure as zoo steps-up security

The £1,000 coin is made from solid fine gold

The Royal Mint has launched a £1,000 coin - and it's really not cheap

North American black bears playing on the ice at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire.

Watch: Bear mum and cubs excitedly slide around on frozen lake

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mo was left starving and in pain for months.

Watch: Vet forced to put dog down after owner left her starving
Harrowing footage shows a dog who lost more than half her body weight, and had to be put down, after her owner left her starving for months before taking her fo...

A meerkat enjoying the snow at Knowsley Safari.

Watch: Amur tiger and Andean bears play in the snow

Lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park

Camera trap footage shows Lynx on the loose after illegal release

Surrey residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Surrey residents ...

The puppies are lifted from the caravan.

Watch: Police find 35 puppies and a dog living in an abandoned caravan

The thresher shark washed up on Par beach, Cornwall.

Watch: Massive 2.5m endangered shark washed up on beach

Big cats sightings are regularly reported across the UK.

"Big cat the size of a panther" spotted by golfer about to tee-off

A fox cub needed a helping hand from an RSPCA rescuer after she got her paws stuck between the slats of a wooden garden chair in Surrey.

Deer trapped between two walls voted most daring RSPCA rescue of 2024

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

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