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By Jill Dando News Whipsnade Zoo can reveal the names of its youngest litter of northern African lion cubs, born to mum Waka, following a month-long naming bonanza. The conservation zoo’s tiny pride have been named Bertie, Oya, Malaika and Kibibi – names chosen by local school children and a
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By Charities Correspondent The Donkey Sanctuary, with headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon, is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. The Donkey Sanctuary has been shortlisted in the ‘Campaigning & Advocacy category’
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By Jill Dando News The Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement that pet passports will return, as part of the UK-EU trade deal. Dr Ed Hayes, Head of Public Affairs at The Kennel Club said: “We thoroughly support the reintroduction of the pet passport system, meaning that dogs travelling from
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By Jill Dando News An endangered northern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) is being hand-reared by zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. The precious two-week old chick, whom keepers have affectionately nicknamed ‘noisy’ due to its constant chirping whenever they are near, is receiving round the clock care, including being hand
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By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is pleased to announce the birth of a new Highland calf female. The latest arrival, who was born on the 9th of May, is healthy and thriving under the care of her mother, Agnes, and the experienced farm team. To celebrate
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By Jill Dando News Philadelphia Zoo is excited to share that three more critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises have hatched at the Zoo. These hatchlings are from the same clutch of eggs that produced four female tortoises earlier in 2025. The hatchlings’ parents, female Mommy and male Abrazzo,
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By Jill Dando News Two puppies in training to become guide dogs enjoyed a visit to Edinburgh Zoo as part of a new collaboration between Guide Dogs and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). Alongside their volunteer puppy raisers the two dogs, Indie and Rose, had a unique opportunity
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News If you would rather hug your pet than talk to your partner after a stressful day then you’re not alone. A new global survey of over 30,000 pet owners,1 commissioned by Mars, the leading pet care business, and Calm, a leading mental health
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By Jill Dando News Three Syrian brown bears named Aram, Nairi, and their daughter, Lola, were rescued after years of suffering in a backyard in Yerevan, Armenia. Confined to filthy cages and denied even the most basic care, the bears were discovered during an investigation by the Foundation for the
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By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is proudly waving the Somerset flag high this Somerset Day — celebrating the landscapes, communities, and values that make this county so special. Nestled in over 100 acres of stunning Somerset countryside with sweeping views across Portishead and the Severn Estuary, we
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By Jill Dando News Thin Blue Paw, a charity for retired police dogs, was very excited to take a team—and three of the retired police dogs it supports—to the media launch of Netflix’s new police movie, Havoc. Their Chairman Kieran and Comms Officer Amy were invited to
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By Jill Dando News Donkeys are intelligent and sensitive animals and yet they are so often misunderstood. This World Donkey Day on May 8, The Donkey Sanctuary are encouraging people to learn more about these incredible animals, by sharing ten of their favourite donkey facts: 1. CLEVER CREATURES Donkeys are
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By Jill Dando News The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has shared images of the first tiny penguin chicks to have hatched this breeding season at Edinburgh Zoo. Three gentoo chicks have emerged so far and keepers at the wildlife conservation charity are hopeful more will follow in the
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By Jill Dando News The number of Common Crane has reached record-breaking numbers across RSPB nature reserves according to the conservation charity’s latest breeding survey figures. With 30 pairs counted, reserve teams, volunteers and supporters are celebrating the 20% increase from the previous highest total of 25 pairs in
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By Jill Dando News This week is Hedgehog Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect time to learn more about one of Britain’s most loved wild animals. Hedgehogs are small, spiky garden visitors that play a huge role in our environment. They help control pests by eating slugs, beetles
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By Jill Dando News RSPB have joined forces with RNID to encourage everyone to enjoy birdsong on Sunday 4 May. International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 4 May marks a high point in the birding year and is a celebration of when birdsong is at its brightest and best. This