Animals

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

Due to the severity of Boo’s condition, it was determined to be in her best interests that she be put to sleep. Photo: RSPCA

Two-year animal ban for Bridlington dog owner

Nearly six in 10 think animals working with humans is something we’ve largely chosen not to think about in society.

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

SHEBA have teamed up with Brit-nominated musician Cat Burns to launch its Ignored to Adored campaign.

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings
With temperatures plummeting across the UK, it’s important to keep your dog warm during their walk 🐶
Sarah McCann

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas: making the season easier with an Animed pet food subscription

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas

77 per cent of grown-ups admit they have been posed an animal question from their child they didn’t know the answer to.

Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge

One of the many animals rescued by the RSPCA currently looking for a home in East Yorkshire is Snowflake.

Pet neglect rises by 25% across East Yorkshire

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Wolverley CE Secondary School keeps about 30 different species in its dedicated animal centre

Inside one of Britain’s most unique schools - with its own meerkats

They were the spine-chilling urban legends shared across schoolyards across the world - but most of those Halloween yarns turn out to be steeped in moral panics or irresponsible pet owners.

The truth behind some of our favourite Schoolyard horror stories

Pipistrelle bat species are one of the more common ones to find inside

What you should do if bats choose your house to hibernate this autumn

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

The Reserve at Chester Zoo is set to welcome its first guests this week.

Inside new UK Reserve where you watch giraffes and zebras from balcony

Moment cheeky seagull pulls off peanut heist at Yorkshire store.

Watch moment cheeky seagull pulls off peanut heist at Yorkshire store

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Arctic foxes share blood-lolly birthday treat

Super-sweet Arctic fox pups celebrate birthday - with a blood lolly

Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry.

Cruel pet owner whacks two dogs with spade and yells 'next one'

Fluffy rare camel calf wobbles with mum in adorable video

Super-sweet fluffy camel goes for his first wobbly adventure

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

We had 'dream wedding' after winning free ceremony at wildlife park
An animal loving couple enjoyed a dream wedding surrounded by giraffes, tigers, and sea lions at a UK wildlife park.
Jessica Martin

Killer whales breach off the coast of Scotland.

Watch unbelievable moment killer whales breach off coast of Scotland

Massive shark circles waters off UK coast.

Watch: Massive shark circles waters off UK coast

Animals! performances are suitable for families with children aged six plus. Photo courtesy of Paul Blakemore

Animals! theatre coming to East Riding Libraries this May half-term

Pet allergies.

Watch: Vet expert shares signs of allergies in pets

Wolverine kits.

Watch: Cute baby wolverine kits venture outside for the first time

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

Wonky the lamb.

Watch: Lively lamb with wonky walk beats the odds to survive

Baby giraffe.

Watch: Cute newborn baby giraffe stands for first time

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

Shocked homeowner catches lightbulb thief squirrel on camera

Inside Soft Paws play area with a huge ball pit and slide

Video: I took my dog to a soft play area...he LOVED the huge ball pit

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Pets and the Cost of Living Crisis

Bev Griffiths and Ziggy the zebra.

Watch: Feed, stroke and take photos with Ziggy the zebra

Dogs can sometimes become distressed when they are left alone for too long.

This is the exact amount of time you can leave your dog home alone
Some dogs struggle when they are left alone and can develop separation anxiety 🐶
Sarah McCann

A person preparing to rescue a badger from a 100 metre drop

Heart-Warming Animal Rescues: Dog Saved at Sea

Video grab from footage showing the bizarre moment a dad and daughter spotted what they believed to be a 'kangaroo'- in southeast London.

I filmed a strange animal in the road...it could have been a kangaroo

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Watch the moment a stranded dog gets rescued from a cliff

Watch the moment a stranded dog gets rescued from a cliff

Extremely rare baby rhino celebrates 1st birthday in adorable video

Extremely rare baby rhino celebrates 1st birthday in adorable video

A viral TikTok video claiming to shows gorillas 'abandoned' at Bristol Zoo's former Clifton site has more than 800k views

Repeated break-ins at gorilla enclosure as zoo steps-up security

Stars including Chris Packham are backing the IAWPC campaign

Scarborough people and their pups urged to put their best paw forward to help Mo...

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The Royal Mint has launched a £1,000 coin - and it's really not cheap

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