Enormous cat wins viral stardom and breaks shelter’s website
An enormous cat looking for a new home has become such a big internet star that he crashed the website of the animal shelter where he lives.
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Scottish SPCA celebrates 180 years with call to the public for memories of its past
The Scottish SPCA is calling for the public to share their experiences of the charity as it celebrates its 180th birthday.
Four members of one of the world’s rarest primate species arrive at Chester Zoo
Four endangered lemurs have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of an international breeding programme.
Orphaned wombat joey at Sydney Zoo hand-raised by keepers
Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, is hand-raising a baby wombat who was recently orphaned, keeping him warm in a beanie hat.
Abandoned duckling adopts toy cat as its mother after it ‘saved its life’
An abandoned duckling has adopted a soft toy cat as its mother after the fluffy feline helped save its life.
‘Minuscule’ rare caterpillars hatched at Chester Zoo to be released in the wild
More than 150 rare caterpillars hatched at Chester Zoo will be released into the wild in Manchester and Cheshire, their historic home range.
Sting operation: Fugitive caught by police after being chased by angry wasps
A fugitive in Germany has been nabbed thanks to the help of angry wasps.
Donkey treat takes dementia patient Brenda on trip down memory lane
A 71-year-old care home resident was given the opportunity to visit her favourite animals when she was treated to a donkey walk.
Dolphins caught on camera as they jump for tourists off coast of Whitby
A pod of dolphins has been spotted off the coast of Whitby as they jumped and swam close to a group of tourists.
‘Curious’ raccoon rescued by police after getting head stuck in jar
Police officers in Nebraska rescued a “curious” raccoon who had got its head stuck in a jar.
UK’s finest felines to be honoured at National Cat awards
Fifteen of the UK’s finest felines have been announced as finalists in the National Cat Awards.
Lost canary nicknamed Boris due to fluffy ‘golden hair’
A canary found flying loose in a Plymouth park has been nicknamed after new Prime Minister Boris Johnson due to his fluffy “golden hair”.
Pets rescued from Whaley Bridge after residents evacuated from homes
Missing pets organisation Animal Search UK captured, fed and reunited “hundreds” of animals with their owners after Whaley Bridge residents were evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
Thousands of painted lady butterflies spotted in July as UK experiences ‘influx’
Tens of thousands of painted lady butterflies were spotted over two days in July thanks to a migration “influx” in the UK, according to environmental charity Butterfly Conservation.
Firefighters rescue a raccoon stuck in a sewer grate in Massachusetts
A raccoon was rescued by a fire department in Massachusetts after getting its head stuck in a sewer grate on Thursday.
‘Healthy and active’ African lion cub born at Denver Zoo in Colorado
A baby African lion cub has been described as “healthy and active” by keepers when it was born at Denver Zoo in the United States.
Animal rescue centre to open doors for volunteer drive
A north-east animal rescue centre will open its doors next week in an attempt to attract more volunteers.
Woman ‘marries’ her pet golden retriever live on This Morning
A woman has “married” her pet golden retriever Logan in a live ceremony on daytime TV show This Morning.
Newquay Zoo welcomes the smallest wallaby species in the world
Four male Parma wallabies, the smallest members of the kangaroo family, have settled at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall after travelling from Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford, Oxfordshire.
Watch as fluffy flamingo chicks learn to swim at Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo in the United States has posted footage of its resident flamingo chicks learning to swim in a small pool.
Watch as penguin chicks go swimming for the first time
Penguin chicks Dwight and Jim have enjoyed their very first swimming session at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Washington.
Pygmy goats bring joy on visit to north-east care home
They may not be kids any more, but pensioners at a north-east care home are feeling young again following a special visit from a pair of baby goats.
‘Precious’ endangered baby tapir born at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo has welcomed an endangered baby Malayan tapir, the second infant of the species ever to be born at the zoo.
Investigation launched after Borris the cat’s whiskers burned off
The Scottish SPCA has launched an investigation after a north-east family’s pet returned home with its whiskers burned off a fortnight after going missing.
‘World’s fattest hedgehog’ on the look for love after intensive weight-loss regime
A hefty hedgehog previously believed to be the "world's heaviest" is on the look for love after going on a strict weight-loss and fitness regime at an Aberdeenshire animal centre.
Zoo Miami sanctuary welcomes births of six animals from endangered species
Zoo Miami has welcomed six new baby animals to six different mothers at its sanctuary.
Man orders Uber to take injured bird to shelter after drinking too much to drive
A man rescued a fallen baby bird by hiring an Uber to take it to an animal shelter because he had drunk too much to drive.
Thousands of endangered animals seized in global customs operation
Police and customs officials have carried out a global anti-wildlife trafficking operation that has led to the seizure of tens of thousands of endangered animals and the arrest of nearly 600 suspects.
Lewis teacher captures unusual red deer stag image
An Isle of Lewis resident captured this unusual image of two red deer stags apparently "hugging".
Police name new canine recruit after mental health campaigner
West Midlands Police have named their newest recruit, a golden cocker spaniel puppy, after mental health campaigner Liv Pontin.
Adorable Arctic fox cubs arrive at Highland Wildlife Park
A litter of 10 adorable Arctic fox cubs have added another touch of cuteness to the Highland Wildlife Park.
‘Bundle of joy’: Endangered baby lemur born at Newquay Zoo
Newquay Zoo has welcomed a new resident after an endangered crowned lemur was the first to be born at the centre since 2016.