Palmerston the Foreign Office cat to retire from public life
Palmerston, the Foreign Office’s chief mouser, is set for retirement after four years of service in Whitehall.
Animals
Baby monkey born during lockdown named by Edinburgh Zoo keepers
Edinburgh Zoo has named a monkey from a vulnerable species which was born during lockdown after his native home.
Animal welfare group reunites pets with owners after Beirut explosion
An animal welfare organisation is helping to reunite pets with their owners after a devastating explosion in Beirut on Tuesday.
Rare leopard cubs play together in zoo enclosure
Two rare leopard cubs born during lockdown have been exploring their enclosure at a zoo.
Animal campaigners want interim measure to prevent killing of mountain hares
Animal campaigners have expressed frustration at the Scottish Government as they called for urgent measures to prevent the killing of mountain hares before they are given new protected status.
‘Beautiful’ great green macaw chicks hatch for first time at Chester Zoo
Two “beautiful” great green macaw chicks have been bred and reared at Chester Zoo for the first time.
Campaigners fear ‘unjustified killing’ of mountain hares despite new law
Animal campaigners have raised concerns about the possible “unjustified killing” of mountain hares before they are given new protected status.
‘Inquisitive’ lynx kittens at Bristol wildlife attraction to be named by public
Two “playful and inquisitive” lynx kittens at the Wild Place Project in Bristol are due to be named by the public.
Where Budgies Dare: Jorgie returns home after 20 days on the loose in north-east
A daring budgie has been reunited with her owners after escaping and spending 20 days on the loose.
Giant snails rescued after being dumped in woodland
Three giant African land snails were dumped “like rubbish” in woodland and one of them died, animal welfare officers have said.
Aberdeen animal attraction Pets’ Corner announces reopening date
An Aberdeen animal attraction will welcome back visitors next week following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Coyote ‘doing well’ after rafter saves pup from drowning in river with CPR
A coyote pup is said to be “doing well” after being rescued from drowning by a rafter using CPR.
Animals found dead in illegal traps
An investigation is under way after several animals were found dead in illegal traps.
PAW PRINTS: Put your pet in the picture with our competition
The Evening Express has launched its Paw Prints Competition - and we are on a mission to find the most photogenic pets in the north-east.
Baby success for England’s first reintroduced pine martens
The first pine martens to be reintroduced to England have had kits, marking a milestone in efforts to boost their recovery, conservationists said.
Scots deem buying puppies online unsafe but many unable to spot illegal dealers
More than 80% of Scots think buying a puppy online is unsafe, according to a survey by the Scottish SPCA.
How animal sounds could ‘help shed light on mysteries of human speech’
Scientists are looking at the way animals communicate with each other to help unlock the secrets of human speech evolution.
‘Beautiful moment’ politician helps ducklings cross busy road
A politician was spotted helping a duck and two ducklings safely cross a busy road in New York.
Cat broadcast during online prayer service stealing vicar’s milk
A cat was broadcast stealing a vicar’s milk during Canterbury Cathedral’s online prayer service on Monday morning.
Animal charity and Olympian urge north-east residents to Pound for Paws
The Scottish SPCA has enlisted the help of an Olympian to persuade north-east residents to Pound for Paws.
Bear swimming through lake with a jar stuck on its head freed by passing family
A bear with a plastic jar stuck on its head has been freed by a passing family in the US.
Duck found near canal with crossbow arrow through its body
A duck was put to sleep after being found near a canal with a crossbow arrow through its body.
In Video: San Diego Zoo welcomes baby echidna
San Diego Zoo in California has welcomed a new baby echidna. The new arrival is the first echidna to be born at the zoo, and keepers hope to learn more about the egg-laying mammals, found in Australia.
Appeal after two sheep found wandering streets of north-east town
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two sheep were discovered on a street in Portlethen.
Puppy undergoes emergency operation to remove stick half the size of its body
A nine-month old puppy has been saved after it swallowed a stick that was half the length of its body.
Baby dolphins learn special foraging technique from others, not just mum – study
Dolphin mothers may know best when it comes to hunting, but babies are learning tricks from their peers too, new research has found.
NHS staff at Bristol Royal Infirmary ‘delighted’ to name baby tree kangaroo
Staff at the Bristol Royal Infirmary say they are “delighted” to have the chance to name and adopt a baby tree kangaroo at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Cat deaths and disappearances under investigation
An investigation is under way after five cats died and two disappeared in the same area in South Lanarkshire.
Lamb reunited with mother after cliff-edge rescue
Mountain rescuers stepped in to help save a lamb stuck on cliffs on the Isle of Lewis.
‘Guard llama’ chases police car in Australia
A “guard llama” has been filmed by laughing officers chasing down a police car in Australia.