Rabbit hops on board for ride on London bus
Passengers on a London bus were joined by an unexpected traveller on Saturday morning – a rabbit.
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RSPCA hospital asks volunteers to donate baby socks for recovering animals
An RSPCA branch in Putney, London, has released an appeal for volunteers to donate baby socks for its recovering animals.
Swimming lesson for zoo’s otter pups as they leave den for first time
Five otter pups made a splash at Chester Zoo as they enjoyed their first swimming lesson.
British-born cheetahs to be set free in Africa
Two cheetahs born in Britain will be released into the wild in South Africa next month.
‘Caged tiger’ among RSPCA’s strangest calls of 2019
A caged tiger that turned out to be a stuffed toy is just one of the strangest calls the RSPCA responded to last year.
Scottish SPCA issue warning to dog owners after peanut butter laced with broken glass found in Aberdeen
The Scottish SPCA has warned dog owners in the north-east to be vigilant after peanut butter laced with broken glass was found in Aberdeen.
In Video: The cat’s out of the bag at safari park
Keepers at West Midland Safari Park in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, have announced the arrival of two litters of adorable African lion cubs. Their names are Hunter, Hercules, Hernatty, Harabi, Hodge, Havoc and Hira.
‘Spectacular’ year for wildlife as endangered black grouse search for mates in Highlands
The last 12 months have been hailed as “spectacular” for some north and north-east wildlife, with a number of rare events highlighting how certain species are flourishing.
Puppy given emergency treatment after chocolate biscuit binge
A 15-week-old puppy had to undergo life-saving treatment after she wolfed down a double pack of bourbon biscuits.
Cat rescued by RSPCA after breaking into prison
A cat was rescued by the RSPCA after getting stuck on a 25-foot fence inside a prison in Cumbria.
In Pictures: Chalk another one up: London Zoo launches animal audit
Keepers at ZSL London Zoo had their clipboards, calculators and cameras at the ready for the annual stocktake of every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate at the attraction.
London Zoo begins annual animal stocktake
A two-toed sloth and six penguin chicks are among the new residents at ZSL London Zoo, which is beginning the decade by conducting its annual animal stocktake.
Experts hail success for England’s only wild beavers
A trial of beavers living wild on an English river for the first time in centuries shows they can live alongside people and deliver benefits for nature and communities, experts have said.
Thousands of koalas feared dead as massive Australian wildfires destroy habitat
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia’s iconic marsupial, while the fire danger accelerated on Saturday in the country’s east as temperatures soared.
RSPCA probes prominent lawyer’s claim he killed fox with baseball bat
The RSPCA is looking into claims made by prominent lawyer Jolyon Maugham that he killed a fox with a baseball bat.
Tortoise rescued from house fire started by knocking over its heat lamp
A 45-year-old tortoise had to be rescued from a house fire on Christmas Day which ignited when the pet knocked over its heat lamp.
‘Miracle’ cat rescued from industrial bin before Christmas
A kitten has been named Miracle after RSPCA officers rescued her from an industrial bin in Durham just before Christmas.
Monkeys enjoy specially baked ‘mince pies’ ahead of Christmas at London Zoo
Monkeys at ZSL London Zoo have been given Christmas presents to mark the festive season.
‘Venomous snake’ abandoned on bin revealed to be rubber toy
An alert over a potentially deadly venomous snake was sparked by what turned out to be a rubber toy.
Highland youngster takes on charity hike to ‘make a difference to an animal’s life’
A 12-year-old Caithness youngster has raised more than £400 to help Scotland’s animals by completing a 10-mile hike.
Flatmates start ‘beautiful friendship’ with dog after writing plea to borrow her
A group of flatmates from Bristol started a “beautiful friendship” with dog Stevie Ticks after writing a plea to her owners to borrow her.
Fox found in wardrobe of woman’s second-floor flat
A fox has been released into the wild after a woman found it sleeping in the wardrobe of her second-floor flat.
Birth of endangered rhino ‘best Christmas present zoo could have wished for’
A baby rhino born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has been called the “best Christmas present” keepers could have asked for.
Animals enjoy Christmas treats at London Zoo
Animals at ZSL London Zoo have enjoyed some Christmas-themed treats, ahead of the festive season.
Snow leopard cub at Highland Wildlife Park put down due to serious eye condition
One of the snow leopard cubs, born at the Highland Wildlife Park earlier this year, has been put to sleep.
Jersey farmer dresses cows in Christmas jumpers to usher in festive spirit
A farmer in Jersey is embracing the Christmas spirit by dressing her dairy cows in festive jumpers.
Dog found shot dead and stuffed inside bag in Moray woodland
A border collie has been discovered shot dead and dumped in Speyside woodland inside a plastic bag .
Beagle Luigi crowned pet slimming champion after giving up Sunday dinners
A formerly beefy beagle has been crowned top dog after shedding a third of his body weight.
The Scottish SPCA are trying to reunite Bobby the blind cat with his owner after he was found in Aberdeen
The Scottish SPCA is appealing after a blind cat with a Spanish microchip was found in Aberdeen.
Minke whale found beached underneath Battersea Bridge
A dead whale was spotted washed up on the shore of Battersea Bridge on Friday.
Berlin zoo says panda twins doing well
A zoo in Berlin has said twin panda cubs born this summer are developing well.
Abandoned rescue pony stars in RSPCA Christmas appeal
An abandoned rescue pony is the star of the RSPCA’s Christmas appeal video.