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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
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By Animals Correspondent A hilarious photo of a confused gannet has taken top spot in a major wildlife competition — winning the public vote at the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. Photographer Alison Tuck scooped the Sterna People’s Choice Award with her image “Now where is my nest?”, beating 40 other
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By Animals Correspondent A litter of kittens, only around two weeks old, are recovering strongly after being discovered inside machinery at a landfill site. The five kittens, thought to be born to a stray cat, were found by workers at a waste facility in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. Staff noticed
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By Animals Correspondent As the UK marks National Pet Month, new research has revealed shifting trends in the country’s favourite dog breeds, with some popular dogs seeing a drop in registrations while others continue to grow in popularity. The study, carried out by Briefcase PR using data from the
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By Nature Correspondent What started with two ponies in a Northumberland forest has grown into a nationwide wildlife success story. Back in 2006, two Exmoor foals nicknamed Puddles and Prancer were released into Kielder Forest to help restore natural habitats. Now, 20 years on, that small project has turned into
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By Animals Correspondent A dramatic rescue in Portsmouth has ended in a shock reunion after a cat pulled from a tight space was discovered to have been missing for four years. The RSPCA, firefighters and vets were called to a property on Madeira Road after homeowner Catherine Edwards heard a
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By Animals Correspondent A family has been left stunned after their pet rabbit turned up alive — four years after disappearing. Laura Conway-Norris and her daughter Cora, from Helston, thought they had lost Flopsy for good back in 2022. The beloved bunny vanished without a trace, and the family eventually gave
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By Animals Correspondent A long-legged baby camel has stolen the spotlight after being born at Whipsnade Zoo — and she’s already winning hearts. The adorable calf, named Sophia, arrived on 21 March to proud parents Izzy and Oakley, boosting the herd to eight. But her name isn’t just cute
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By Animals Correspondent Retired Police Dog (RPD) Heidie served as a general purpose dog with Police Scotland for four years. The German Shepherd worked with police handler Jo Devlin and, when Jo retired in 2022, Heidie retired with her to live as her pet at home in Motherwell. Jo said:
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By Animals Correspondent A critically endangered monkey has stunned keepers by giving birth — just months after a groundbreaking operation saved her from losing her foot. Masaya, a 15-year-old roloway monkey at Chester Zoo, underwent a complex, first-of-its-kind surgery last summer after a golf-ball-sized mass threatened to lead to amputation. In
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By Animals Correspondent MPs from across the political spectrum have come together to support a new campaign shining a light on the connection between animal welfare and human safety. The “Purple Paw” event, hosted by Cat Eccles, brought together representatives from four political parties as well as members of the
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By Conservation Correspondent The UK’s tallest bird, the crane, is making a remarkable comeback after a record-breaking breeding season in 2025, offering renewed optimism for wildlife recovery. New surveys show that 87 breeding pairs successfully raised 37 chicks last year—the highest figures recorded in the UK. This brings
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By Animals Correspondent A heartwarming community effort helped save a litter of newborn kittens found trapped inside the roof of a commercial building in Uxbridge. The rescue began earlier this week when a local worker, Glenn, reached out for help after caring for a small colony of cats at his
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By Charities Correspondent It was a huge day for hedgehog lovers yesterday as Cornish charity Prickles and Paws officially opened its brand new “Hogspital” — and more than 80 supporters turned out to celebrate. Held at the Carnanton Estate in Newquay, the launch marked the end of a remarkable three-year journey
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By Animals Correspondent Six donkeys rescued from severe flooding in Somerset are now safe and recovering well thanks to the efforts of The Donkey Sanctuary. Mimi, Martha, Mabel, Aida, Pippin and Lily-Mae were stranded after floodwater swept across their smallholding when a nearby river burst its banks during Storm Chandra