Births of two babies from endangered monkey species celebrated at Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo in Atherstone has announced that two babies from critically endangered monkey species have been born.
Animals
‘Escape master’ cat put in ‘solitary’ after letting other shelter cats out
A cat has been put in “solitary confinement” by an animal shelter for letting other cats out to roam the halls.
Miniature fanged ‘deer’ rediscovered tiptoeing through Vietnam
A “mouse-deer” that has not been documented alive for three decades has been discovered living in the wild in Vietnam.
‘Extinct-in-the-wild’ rare antelope born at Hampshire zoo
A baby scimitar-horned oryx, assessed as a species extinct in the wild, has been born at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.
‘Sweet’ rabbit rescued after being found with his favourite teddy bear
A rabbit has been rescued by the RSPCA after being found in a cardboard box with a teddy bear.
Irresponsible fireworks use ‘should be as unacceptable as drink-driving’
A Parliamentary committee has found the “inconsiderate and irresponsible” use of fireworks should be considered as socially unacceptable as drink-driving.
Grey seals arrive at Norfolk beach with their newborn pups
Grey seals with their newborn pups have arrived at a beach in Horsey, Norfolk, as the pupping season begins at one of the UK’s most important breeding grounds for the species.
Vampire bats give a little help to their friends
It may not be what you would expect from the blood-sucking creatures, but vampire bats help their neighbours in need even if there is no benefit to them.
Red panda twins ‘ready to explore’ after leaving den for first time
Baby red panda twins have emerged from their den for the first time and are exploring their enclosure at Chester Zoo.
Red squirrels seen scampering around forest in adorable pictures
Adorable, close-up photographs show red squirrels foraging for food and energetically running around in their forest habitat.
Veteran reunited with ‘beloved’ dog after being admitted to hospice centre
A US veteran was reunited with his dog Patch when he requested to see his pet “one last time” after being admitted to a hospice centre.
Zoo releases footage of five-week-old baby bearcat snoring
A zoo has posted a video online of a baby bearcat snoring after taking delivery of the five-week-old female.
Woman reunited with dog she fostered when new owner turned up on her porch
A woman in the US was reunited with the puppy that she fostered for a week in November when the dog’s new owner walked past her porch.
Hopes fading for sperm whale spotted near Northumberland shore
Concerns are growing for a sperm whale spotted dangerously close to the Northumberland shore, as crowds of onlookers gathered to view the giant mammal.
Two dolphins rescued from Scottish beach
Two dolphins, thought to be a mother and her calf, were rescued after getting into difficulty at a beach in Scotland.
Police officers plant flags in dog poo to get residents to clean up after pets
Officials in Missouri, in the United States, are planting small flags in piles of abandoned dog poo as part of a campaign to get residents to clean up after their pets.
‘Very lucky’ fox released into the wild after getting head stuck in a tyre
A fox was taken across Bristol by the RSPCA while his head was stuck inside a tyre after rescuers feared removing it would harm him.
Tiny lizard hatches at Bristol Zoo in bid to save vulnerable species
A tiny gecko has hatched at Bristol Zoo as part of efforts to save the vulnerable species.
Police officer uses hat to save kitten trapped in car wheel
A US police officer used his hat to rescue a stray kitten that had become trapped in a car’s wheel.
Goat breaks into house through glass door for bathroom nap
An Ohio woman has said she never envisioned becoming semi-famous because of a goat butting its way into her home and taking a nap in her bathroom.
One of world’s rarest mammals gives birth to ‘beautiful’ calf at Chester Zoo
One of the world’s rarest mammals has given birth at Chester Zoo.
Doing bird – pet held in Netherlands prison cell after owner arrested
A bird has been held in a jail cell in the Netherlands after its owner was arrested for shoplifting.
London Zoo uses beetles to recreate Abbey Road album cover on 50th anniversary
Beetles have been used at ZSL London Zoo to recreate The Beatles’ famous Abbey Road album cover artwork on its 50th anniversary.
Feline friend? Cats form bonds with owners just like dogs, study claims
Cats are not always known for being the most friendly of pets but we may be wrong about their aloof and independent nature.
Britain’s rarest lizard species released into wild in Hampshire
A conservation group has released 80 juvenile sand lizards, one of the UK’s rarest reptiles, into the wild in Hampshire.
Wandering panther rescued from roof in northern France
A black panther has been spotted on the rooftop of a building in a town in northern France.
How to remove spiders humanely as autumn brings influx of arachnids
The beginning of autumn marks the start of “spider season”, as arachnids enter homes to find a warm space to mate.
Fish weighing less than a gram makes full recovery after surgery
An exotic fish weighing less than a gram has made a full recovery after surgery to remove a soft tissue mass on its stomach.
Pet tortoise reunited with owner after going missing for 15 months
A pet African spurred tortoise was reunited with her owner in Surrey after going missing for 15 months.
Adopt a pet: Clive, Kenzie, Ava and Lola all need a new home, can you help?
Are you looking to get a new pet? Why not adopt one of these adorable animals from Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home?