Donations needed to help north-east animal rescue run during crisis
A north-east animal centre is asking for help amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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New advice for pet owners on caring for animals during coronavirus outbreak
The Scottish Government has issued advice on how to care for animals during the coronavirus outbreak.
Zoo animals enjoy the sunshine
Animals at a zoo that has temporarily closed because of the coronavirus outbreak have been enjoying themselves in the sunshine.
Images of London Zoo under lockdown released as charity calls for public support
Behind-the-scenes pictures of keepers caring for animals at ZSL London Zoo have been released as a public appeal was launched for donations to cover costs during the shutdown.
Koala hand-raised in fake pouch ‘thriving’ at zoo
A koala joey being hand-raised by keepers at San Diego Zoo is “thriving”, according to its carers.
Ponies make house calls to families in isolation
A stables in London is taking its ponies on visits in a bid to “spread some smiles” among people in isolation.
Lions, tigers and wide open spaces still attracting visitors to wildlife park
A wildlife park says visitors are continuing to come to see its tigers, lions and meerkats as they see its wide open spaces as a relatively safe environment.
Lion cubs enjoy exploring their new home
Two lion cubs are enjoying life outdoors in the spring sunshine after being given the all-clear by vets.
Dog owners warned not to over-indulge pets as they spend more time at home
Dog owners should not shower their pets with attention during coronavirus self-isolation, a behavioural scientist has warned.
UK’s only koala joey confirmed as girl in first health check
The UK’s only koala joey has been given its first health check – confirming the youngster is a girl.
Penguin goes on ‘field trip’ at aquarium as it closes in response to coronavirus
A penguin has been allowed to visit fish it would never come across in the wild, as an aquarium closed due to coronavirus fears sent it out on a “field trip”.
Wanted cow that has evaded US police since January ‘faster than it looks’
A cow described as “faster than it looks” is wanted by US police after avoiding capture for over a month.
Domestic cats ‘kill more prey than wild predators in a given area’
Domestic cats kill more prey in a given area than similar-sized wild predators, research suggests.
Crufts winner Maisie takes toilet break live on TV during lap of honour
The winner of the big prize at Crufts found success went straight through her as she took an emergency toilet break on her victory lap.
Firefighters save the bacon after pig poops pedometer and starts blaze
A peckish pig which ate a pedometer sparked a fire near Leeds.
World’s smallest penguin species hatched at Sea Life centre
The world’s smallest species of penguin has successfully bred at Sea Life in Weymouth, the first chicks of their kind to be hatched in Europe.
In video: Rare sea otters explore their new Birmingham home
Alaskan sea otters Ozzy and Ola explore their new home at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The endangered otters, the first and only of their kind in Britain, were brought to the UK earlier this year after they were rescued and cared for by staff at the Alaska SeaLife Centre in Seward.
Swan given police escort back to Belfast pond
A rogue swan was escorted back to its pond by police after running amok on a road in north Belfast.
Plans approved for major revamp of Aberdeen pet rehoming centre
Major plans to revamp a pet rehoming centre have been approved by Aberdeen City Council.
Praise for north-east pupils after money raised for koalas
Pupils at a north-east school have been praised for their fundraising efforts.
Bear wanders around gardens in Los Angeles suburb
A bear has drawn curious onlookers as it wandered in a Los Angeles foothill suburb in California.
Video: Early-bird owl Doodles surprises north-east animal rescue centre staff
A north-east animal rescue centre had a fluffy surprise this week.
Dog honoured for wartime efforts in comforting Scottish POWs in Thailand
A “loyal and courageous” dog that comforted captured Scottish soldiers in Thailand during the Second World War has been honoured by a veterinary charity.
Nest footage shows first rare hornbill chicks to hatch in the UK for 13 years
Hidden cameras have shown the first rhinoceros hornbill chicks to hatch in the UK for 13 years.
Otter genome sequenced to help conservation efforts
The genetic code of the otter has been sequenced in a move it is hoped will help protect the charismatic British mammals from environmental threats.
Abandoned bundle turns out to be nest of snakes hidden in Toy Story pillowcase
A bundle of snakes has been found abandoned in a Toy Story pillowcase outside a fire station.
RSPCA rescues badger trapped in drain after bad weather
The RSPCA had to rescue a bedraggled badger in Bradford after she fell 6ft down a drain which had been left uncovered after the recent bad weather.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Climate change could reduce the lifespan of hundreds of species, new research suggests.
Okapi pregnant with ‘feisty’ calf has ultrasound at London Zoo
Vets at London Zoo have described a kicking foetus as “feisty” after monitoring a pregnant okapi with an ultrasound.
Giant extinct turtle’s horned shell may have been used for combat, experts say
An extinct giant turtle had a horned shell up to three metres big that it may have used for combat, scientists say.