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By Animals Correspondent A three-week-old Asian elephant calf at Whipsnade Zoo has been keeping his cool in the recent heatwave — with a little help from mum, the herd, and plenty of dust. As temperatures soared, the tiny newcomer was spotted learning one of the oldest tricks in the
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By Conservation Correspondent Whale sightings are becoming increasingly common in Vancouver-area waters, and researchers say there are several reasons why. A new study from the University of British Columbia found transient killer whales are now spending more than two-thirds of the year in the Salish Sea, a significant
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By Animals Correspondent Seven endangered cheetah cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo in a significant boost for efforts to protect one of the world's rarest big cats. The cubs were born to five-year-old sisters Amira and Zara, members of the endangered northern cheetah subspecies. Amira
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By Ethan Cooke, 18, Jill Dando News Correspondent Conservationists in Rwanda are using a new technology known as environmental DNA (eDNA) to help monitor endangered species without disturbing the animals themselves. As wildlife across Africa faces increasing pressures from habitat loss, climate change and poaching, researchers believe the technology could
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By Rosie, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy Aqua the tiger has found a permanent new habitat in Somerset with Noah's Ark Zoo Farm after a very long journey. In October 2019, a horsebox carrying 10 tigers in critical condition was stopped at the Belarus
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By Conservation Correspondent Two rare frog species found only in Ghana’s Atewa Hills Forest Reserve have been brought to London Zoo as part of an international conservation effort to prevent their extinction. The Atewa slippery frog and Afia Birago’s puddle frog are both threatened by habitat destruction linked
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By Animals Correspondent A rare dwarf forest buffalo calf has been born at Woburn Safari Park for the first time in more than a decade. The female calf arrived early May and was an unexpected addition for the park’s keeper team after first-time mother Cadbury arrived from another
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By Animals Correspondent Bristol Zoological Society is inviting the public to celebrate the life of beloved silverback gorilla Jock through a special four-day art exhibition at Bristol Zoo Project from 19 to 22 June. Visitors, supporters and local artists are being encouraged to submit photographs, paintings, drawings and other
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By Animals Correspondent Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin has introduced an adorable new addition to the Australia Zoo family, a charming eastern grey kangaroo joey named Cwtch. The young joey, whose name is pronounced “kutch,” is already capturing hearts with her curious nature and personality. “Cwtch” is a Welsh word meaning
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By Animals Correspondent Brazil has taken a major step to protect its donkeys after a court ruling banned their slaughter in one state—forcing the closure of the country’s last remaining donkey slaughterhouse. A Federal Court in Bahia ruled that donkey killings must stop immediately, citing animal cruelty, health
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By Science Correspondent Dogs may have been man’s best friend far earlier than scientists once believed, after a major breakthrough study pushed back their origins by more than 5,000 years. Researchers, including experts from UCL, have uncovered genetic evidence showing dogs were living alongside humans around 15,800
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By Animals Correspondent This Easter, there’s a brand-new reason to head to Woburn Safari Park – and they’re small, fluffy, and already stealing hearts. Two tiny Asian short-clawed otter pups, born on 28th January 2026, have made their debut at Otter Falls, and they’re already causing
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By Animals Correspondent Spring has officially arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, and with it comes a delightful wave of newborn lambs and goat kids — all sporting cheese-inspired names. The first Bagot goat kids of the season have already been named Brie and Camembert, kicking off a growing
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By Animals Correspondent A black-and-white cat named Joy is living up to her name after being adopted into a different kind of forever home. After arriving at Cats Protection Northern Ireland Cat Centre last November, four-year-old Joy soon landed on all four paws when staff at
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By Animals Correspondent They’re famous for raiding bins and fiddling with locks — but raccoons might actually be doing it because they’re curious, not just hungry. A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the masked mammals enjoy solving problems even when there’s no food involved.
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By Conservation Correspondent It’s been a record-breaking season at Orford Ness in Suffolk, where National Trust rangers are celebrating the birth of 430 grey seal pups — an astonishing 88% increase on last year’s total. Matt Wilson, Countryside Manager for the National Trust’s Suffolk and Essex Coast