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By Animals Correspondent A pair of donkeys have found a home for life near Great Torrington in North Devon, after their new Guardians pulled out all the stops to rid their land of a poisonous plant. When Harriet and her husband, Andy welcomed donkeys Bobby and Sasha to their smallholding
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By Animals Correspondent A GIGANTIC bundle of joy has been delivered to Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, after an endangered Asian elephant was born this week. Following a 22-month gestation, the not-so-tiny infant was born to mum Donna late at night, surrounded by the other females in the
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By Animals Correspondent More than 14,000 people have helped London and Whipsnade zoos make history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most contributions to a paint-by-numbers artwork. The record-breaking creation was produced as part of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the Zoological
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By Animals Correspondent A Ukrainian animal welfare lawyer who has worked for years alongside police and campaigners to tackle cruelty cases has been recognised for her contribution to improving animal protection in Ukraine. Maryna Surkova, president of the Association of Animal Protection Organisations of Ukraine (AZOU), received a Naturewatch Foundation
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By Animals Correspondent A pair of rescue Greyhounds who formed an extraordinary friendship at Battersea are searching for a forever home together after one helped transform the other's life. Phoebe, a three-year-old Greyhound currently featured in the latest series of ITV's For the Love
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By Animals Correspondent A Romanian animal shelter has discovered an unexpected way to help its rescued dogs relax – reading them the works of William Shakespeare. Staff at Speranța Shelter in Bucharest say a group of former stray dogs, including several with disabilities, have been settling down and listening quietly as
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By Animals Correspondent Australia Zoo is delighted to announce the first koala joey of the season has officially emerged from her mother’s pouch. Queenie, one of the adult koalas at Australia Zoo, has welcomed a healthy female joey who is now beginning to explore her surroundings and settle into
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By Animals Correspondent One of the UK’s rarest native mammals is being cared for at a wildlife rescue centre after being discovered abandoned in a rubbish bin. The tiny pine marten kit, weighing just 105g, was taken to Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre after being found alongside two
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By Animals Correspondent A muntjac deer had to be rescued after becoming trapped inside an escalator at a Marks & Spencer store in Norwich city centre. Staff at the Rampant Horse Street store temporarily closed the entrance while rescuers worked to free the frightened animal, now nicknamed Lucy. Hillside Animal
Charities
By Charities Correspondent More than 1,000 pet toys appeared at Tower Bridge in London as part of a campaign highlighting the support available to help struggling owners keep their pets at home. The colourful display, created by Woodgreen Pets Charity, featured 1,330 balls, ropes and plush toys representing
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By Animals Correspondent A dog was rescued after falling more than 20ft underground in the North York Moors during a six-hour operation involving mountain rescue teams and emergency services. Twelve-year-old Maisy became trapped in a narrow underground hole, prompting a large-scale rescue effort in difficult and
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By Animals Correspondent Two teenage African elephants have arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset as part of a major conservation and breeding programme aimed at supporting the species across Europe. Fifteen-year-old bulls Impi and Mchumba made the move from Howletts Wild Animal Park in
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By Animals Correspondent An adorable capybara pup has been born at Edinburgh Zoo — the first capybara born in Scotland in 18 years. The tiny “babybara” arrived to first-time parents Luna and Rodney, delighting keepers who are now closely monitoring the youngster during its first crucial weeks of life. Capybara
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By Charities Correspondent Donkeys are being celebrated around the world this week as part of World Donkey Day — and it turns out there’s a lot more to them than most people realise. To mark the occasion on 8 May, The Donkey Sanctuary has been sharing some of the more
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By Conservation Correspondent Bird lovers could be in for a treat this weekend as Nightingales return in force ahead of International Dawn Chorus Dayon May 3. The iconic songbird — famed for its powerful voice — is enjoying a boost at RSPB nature reserves, with 176 singing males recorded this year, up
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By Community Correspondent Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is proud to announce the launch of a new Universal Credit ticket initiative, running throughout May 2026, designed to make visiting the Zoo more accessible for families and individuals facing financial challenges. As a conservation charity, the Zoo is committed to ensuring