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By Jill Dando News The Hungarian Mudi, which is believed to have existed since around the 18th century in its homeland, will become the 225th pedigree dog breed in the UK next month, when it becomes recognised by The Kennel Club, the UK’s registry body for pedigree dogs. It
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By Jill Dando News An uplifting success story unfolded at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, as it played host to a koala family reunion. Kandy, just four and a half months old, was brought to the Wildlife Hospital after being found alone in a paddock. As she was too young
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By Jill Dando News For the past couple of months, residents of HC-One’s Ashington Grange Care Home in Ashington, Northumberland, have been delightfully visited every day by a very friendly young cat. As the team noticed her growing pregnancy and became concerned for her safety, their hearts were set
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By Community Correspondent Noah's Ark Zoo Farm had a big celebration this week! Their much-loved Brazilian tapir, Toby, turned 24! To mark the occasion, his keepers made him a special birthday treat. Not just any treat though – this was a giant ice lolly carefully tiered with all his
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By Jill Dando News Following World Oceans Day (8th June), we’re reflecting on the incredible rescue story of ‘Pickle’ the sea lion—an inspiring reminder of the urgent need for ocean conservation and animal protection. It is the first recorded rescue and successful release of a sea lion for
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By Jill Dando News A 'chatty’ Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in the heart of Bedfordshire. The baby boy, who is yet to be named, was born on the 18 May, to first-time mum Orla, and dad Oakley, following a 13-month pregnancy. Whipsnade Zoo camel
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By Jill Dando News Thirteen-year-old Alex Follows supports her family by helping care for her nan, who has Alzheimer’s—a responsibility that often left her feeling overwhelmed. To provide Alex with some much-needed respite, Devon Young Carers referred her to our Donkey Assisted Activities (DAA) centre in Sidmouth, where
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By Jill Dando News and Marten Lewis director of sustainability at Bluestone National Park Resort Hedgehogs are charming and gentle creatures that play a vital role in keeping our gardens healthy by feeding on pests like slugs and insects. Their quiet, nocturnal wanderings make them a delightful sight for nature
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By Jill Dando News Bluestone National Park Resort in Wales has rehomed three juvenile hedgehogs aged one year old as part of the five-star holiday resort’s long-standing partnership with Pembrokeshire Hogspital. Pembrokeshire Hogspital rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, returning them to the wild in most cases.
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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent Last month saw Weston Rotary Members, Family, Friends and Volunteers turning the Beach Lawns into a Dog Show worthy of Crufts finest. First through the door, just after it opened at 10am, was a lady from one of the outlying villages who’d
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By Jill Dando News Feeling those Monday blues? Don’t worry — the animal kingdom is here to save the day! The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 has released some of its first laugh-out-loud entries, and they’re guaranteed to brighten your week. From clumsy penguins to cheeky monkeys pulling
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By Jill Dando News It’s a tail-wagging start to the year for one of Britain’s most iconic breeds. According to new data released by The Kennel Club, the Jack Russell Terrier — famously beloved by Queen Camilla — has seen a majestic 75% rise in puppy registrations in the first
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By Jill Dando News Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain will see their animal welfare standards modernised for the first time in over a decade, following the launch of new government rules designed to strengthen protections and improve conditions for animals in captivity. The updated Standards of Modern Zoo Practice
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By Jill Dando News Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer livespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems. An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath studied evolutionary differences between mammal
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By Jill Dando News Australia Zoo has announced a significant conservation breakthrough just in time for World Turtle Day, revealing that three of its female Irwin’s turtles are gravid, carrying a total of 50 eggs. The Irwin’s turtle, discovered in 1990 by the late Steve Irwin in Queensland’
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By Jill Dando News A team of scientists studying dolphins off the coast of Florida has won a $100,000 prize for uncovering new clues about how the animals may communicate with each other. Led by biologist Laela Sayigh from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the researchers focused on “non-signature whistles”