Animals

Endangered sloth bears set to move into former panda enclosure at zoo

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

Police warning after spike traps found on trail for a second time

Bev Griffiths and Ziggy the zebra.

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

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Cool Creatures bring animal magic to Drummond Grange care home

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

Liam Fair, taunting his dog with the rat. A man has been found guilty of using his neglected dog to cause "unnecessary suffering" to a rat in a shocking video.

Shocking video shows man encouraging dog to kill a pet rat

Edinburgh Zoo’s new capybaras, named Cali and Luna, have been exploring their new home and enjoying time in their pool.

Zoo share cute photos as new capybaras take first swim

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

Scottish Wildlife in February: Here are 10 things to look out for

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

Dogs in Morocco are being killed in preparation for the World Cup 2030 - IAWPC/ Animal News Agency

Edinburgh residents and their pups urged to put their best paw forward to help M...

The £1,000 coin is made from solid fine gold

The Royal Mint has launched a £1,000 coin - and it's really not cheap
Consumer writer Gareth Butterfield drools over some of the most exclusive coins on the Royal Mint website - and picks out some of the cheapest
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Lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park

Camera trap footage shows Lynx on the loose after illegal release

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

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

Edinburgh residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Edinburgh residen...

Big cats sightings are regularly reported across the UK.

"Big cat the size of a panther" spotted by golfer about to tee-off

A fox cub needed a helping hand from an RSPCA rescuer after she got her paws stuck between the slats of a wooden garden chair in Surrey.

Deer trapped between two walls voted most daring RSPCA rescue of 2024

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

review of the Enabot X pet and family companion robot

I tested 'crazy' AI robot pet and family companion

Santa's elves pet the animals on Lowlands Farm, including adorable goats, rabbits and alpacas.

Inside the magical Christmas alpaca farm where you can meet Santa

Zoo asks locals to avoid using fireworks after baby red panda death

Cassie is looking for her forever home.

Watch: Affectionate fun-loving crossbreed awaits Christmas miracle

Donna Marie Woodhouse had an incredibly close encounter with a pod of orcas.

Watch: Woman films surreal up-close encounter with majestic orca pod
Donna Marie Woodhouse said the ‘stunning’ pod of orcas swam so close she could even hear their breathing.
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Nigel Cooper and his Koi pond in Ulverston, Cumbria.

Fish-eating otters killed my koi-carp. Now my dog scares them away

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

I rescue exotic pets. They're cute 'til they turn into horrible teens

An investigation has been lauched after two seal pups were reportedly attacked near North Berwick Harbour.

Police hunting for man who launched vicious attack on two seal pups

Flop the Humboldt penguin in the baby bouncer.

Watch: Fluffy baby penguin learns to stand again using baby bouncer

A poll of 2,000 meat-eaters found the youngest generation are most conscious about where their food originated from

Gen Z feel twice as guilty about eating meat than the over-65s

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Tigers in the snow at West Midlands Safari Park.

Adorable video shows rare tiger enjoying the snowy weather at zoo

Fireworks exploding over Edinburgh Castle

4 ways to stop firework trouble in Edinburgh - according to readers

Vets say baby red panda likely died from stress caused by fireworks

Mary the elephant takes a shower.

Watch: Elephant known as “queen of showering” uses hose to rinse off

Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using a unique technique at Paignton Zoo in Devon.

Watch: Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using unique technique at zoo

Haggis the pygmy hippo calf.

Watch: Rare tiny ‘Moo Deng’ pygmy hippo calf born at zoo

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

Video grab as a camel was rescued from being stuck in mud in the middle of a desert using an excavator.

Camel stuck knee-deep in mud gets rescued...using a digger

A polar bear working up the courage to jump into a pool.

Watch: Polar bear works up the courage to jump into pool on ninth try

Extremely rare newborn crocodiles born through Chester Zoo

Hear the super-sweet chirps as extremely rare newborn crocodiles hatch

Six-year-old Luca the Bloodhound struggled to see - until he had a facelift!

Meet the loveable droopy-faced pooch who had a facelift-so he can see!

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Robyn Swan sold all her belongings to live in a shipping container.

Watch: Woman lives bill-free in a shipping container in rural Scotland

Alpacas spotted taking a stroll down city centre street.

Watch: Alpacas spotted taking afternoon stroll down city centre street

Pesto the penguin at Sea Life Melbourne.

Watch: 22.5kg fluffy penguin called Pesto waddles around his enclosure

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new wild cat

Gorgie Farm has been closed to the public for almost two years

Gorgie farm’s future uncertain after charity ‘hands back keys’

Watch: Dog stuck 8m deep in rock before she's freed in rescue mission

Edinburgh Zoo shares first picture of adorable baby red panda

Edinburgh Zoo makes Universal Credit discounts permanent

The minke or fin whale washed up on Headland Beach, Hartlepool.

Watch: Massive whale washed up on British beach

Jackie Leek takes her giant pet tortoise called Mr Miyagi on regular walks to the pub.

Watch: Grandmother takes her pet tortoise to the pub with her