Animals

The triplets received their first health check

Edinburgh Zoo launches name competition for newborn capybara triplets

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new red panda

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes adorable new red panda

Danilo the southern three-banded armadillo

Edinburgh Zoo's animals get into spooky spirit with fang-tastic treats

The cubs were born to first-time mum Bindee on October 11

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes birth of two lion cubs after a seven-year wait

Animals gathered for a special pet blessing service on Sunday, October 4

Greyfriars Kirk hosts animal blessing service

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

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

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

Sold-out electronic music event at Barnton Bunker in Edinburgh has been postponed

Dance event postponed amid licensing dispute and 'emu attack' claims

Visitors can catch the expectant couple tucked away to keep their future hatchling warm

World’s highest-ranking penguin expecting an heir at Edinburgh Zoo

Piper has spent the last two weeks by mum Gloria's side

Visitors can now meet baby pygmy hippo at Edinburgh Zoo

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

A football fortune-telling donkey and a packed summer programme have helped a Scots visitor attraction enjoy its busiest July on record.

Almond Valley welcomes record July visitor number since last year

External view of Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man handed 10-year pet ban after dogs found in squalid conditions

Edinburgh's Zoo's pygmy baby hippo has been named

Edinburgh Zoo's baby pygmy hippo has finally been named

A ranger at Historic Environment Scotland has issued concerns that a "very rare" habitat of the Northern Brown Argus butterfly which calls Holyrood Park home may have been severely damaged by the recent wildfire on Salisbury Crags

'Very rare' butterfly colony may have been damaged in recent wildfire
The wildfire near Arthur’s Seat was sparked Sunday, July 19 and spread quickly to the western side of the cliff
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Connor Stewart admitted to keeping three dogs - two Dobermans and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier - in squalid conditions and limiting their access to food and water.

Dog owner banned after animals found living in 'squalid' home

Edinburgh man turns crustacean taxidermy hobby into global business

Dolphin breaches in front of sailors in Firth of Forth,

Spectacular moment dolphin breaches under Forth Bridges wowing sailors

East Links Family Park, the current site run by Grant Bell, who has applied to develop another family farm-themed park about six miles down the road

Beloved East Lothian attraction announces closure after 25 years

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

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The Bricktastic Beasts trail will be open at Edinburgh Zoo from June 27 until August 30.

Brand new 'Bricktastic Beasts' trail opens at Edinburgh Zoo for summer

Five-year-old French bulldog Nacho is at risk of being put to sleep if his family are unable to raise the £10,000 needed for emergency surgery.

Family launch fundraiser to save their dog after devastating diagnosis

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?

Man jailed for brutal dog abuse as SSPCA calls for national register

Edinburgh Zoo’s penguins have fun in piles of ice during the warm weather.

Watch: Edinburgh Zoo’s penguins playing in ice in the warm weather
Edinburgh Zoo’s red river hogs, Visayan warty pigs, sloth bears, Jai the greater one-horned rhino and the penguin colony received icy treats.
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Two four-week-old mottled owl chicks born at Scottish Owl Centre, West Lothian.

Cute video shows tiny newborn mottled owls at Scottish wildlife centre

Emily and Binx have become best of pals.

Edinburgh woman on how she found companionship in rescue cat

The Giant Lantern trail will be returning to Edinburgh Zoo this winter for another edition.

Edinburgh Zoo's popular Giant Lantern trail to return this winter

Scotland’s first-ever baby sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo.

Cute video shows Edinburgh Zoo’s newborn baby sloth gripping onto mum

A litter of abandoned kittens are being cared for by Lothian Cat Rescue after being dumped in Kirkcaldy.

Lothian Cat Rescue issues plea as litter of abandoned kittens dumped

Police attending the incident at Calder Park, Edinburgh, on May 31, 2024

Jail for pair who chased man into supermarket before killing his dog

An outbreak of 'cryptosporidium' at Craigies Farm in South Queensferry has seen NHS Lothian confirm 16 cases of the disease.

Sixteen fall ill in parasite outbreak linked to Craigies Farm visit

Edinburgh Zoo chimpanzee Edith undergoes a health check-up by vets.

Fascinating footage shows Edinburgh Zoo chimp having health check-up

Two orcas were spotted off the East Lothian coast over the weekend in a rare sighting for visitors.

Orcas spotted on East Lothian coast in rare sighting

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

UK charities have seen a drop of £1.4bn in donations over the last year

Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home calls for regular donations amid crisis

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

Police attended the incident at Calder Park in Edinburgh on May 31, 2024

Man who battered dog to death with metal pole in supermarket jailed

British primatologist Jane Goodall died last year

Edinburgh to host tribute to legendary conservationist Jane Goodall

The SSPCA Inspector said they were 'very disappointed' with the sentence.

West Lothian man fined after keeping 12 cats in dark and dirty sheds

There are over 100 gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo

Watch: gentoo penguins share colourful pebbles during breeding season

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Female Sumatran tiger Dharma playing with her Valentine's Day gift at Edinburgh Zoo.

Adorable moment tiger plays with Valentine’s Day gift at Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo’s one-eyed penguin makes return to colony after second operation.

Watch: Edinburgh Zoo’s one-eyed penguin rejoins colony after operation

Penguins play in the snow at Edinburgh Zoo.

Adorable footage shows Edinburgh Zoo penguins snapping at snowflakes

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

Asiatic lion Jayendra playing with Christmas gifts in his enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo.

Fantastic moment excited Edinburgh Zoo lion runs up to Christmas gifts

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

Where: Portobello, Edinburgh. While the stunning beach gets busy during the summer months, especially on hot days, you can always find a quiet spot. A good time to go is early in the morning or late in the evening.

Appeal after burnt remains of small cat found on Edinburgh beach

Over 150 penguins have received their annual vaccinations at Edinburgh Zoo.

Watch 150 Edinburgh Zoo penguins receiving their vaccinations

A curious dolphin swims around a group of kayakers in South Queensferry.

Spectacular moment well-known dolphin swims by Edinburgh kayakers

Three quarters of people polled believe early attachment is very important for the long-term relationship with their pet.

More than a quarter of pet parents book time off to bond with new pets

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