Animals

Donna Marie Woodhouse had an incredibly close encounter with a pod of orcas.

Watch: Woman films surreal up-close encounter with majestic orca pod

Nigel Cooper and his Koi pond in Ulverston, Cumbria.

Fish-eating otters killed my koi-carp. Now my dog scares them away

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

I rescue exotic pets. They're cute 'til they turn into horrible teens

Flop the Humboldt penguin in the baby bouncer.

Watch: Fluffy baby penguin learns to stand again using baby bouncer

A poll of 2,000 meat-eaters found the youngest generation are most conscious about where their food originated from

Gen Z feel twice as guilty about eating meat than the over-65s

Shares range from as little as £25 to £70 and investors can buy up to £10,000 worth of shares.

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Tigers in the snow at West Midlands Safari Park.

Adorable video shows rare tiger enjoying the snowy weather at zoo

With snow and ice blanketing parts of the UK, here's what the experts say about walking your dog in cold weather,

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

Dozens of birdwatchers flock to a quiet cul-de-sac in Shelf, near Halifax, after a rare bird was sighted perched on a garden washing line.

Watch: Crowds gather to see rare bird last seen in UK ten years ago

Watch: Baby red panda dies at zoo from 'stress caused by fireworks'

Border Collie Jax.

Watch: Dog struck down with chronic cough saved thanks to Shania Twain

Mary the elephant takes a shower.

Watch: Elephant known as “queen of showering” uses hose to rinse off

Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using a unique technique at Paignton Zoo in Devon.

Watch: Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using unique technique at zoo

Chainsaw artist create life-size WW2 soldier for Remembrance Day

Armistice Day: Watch as chainsaw artist creates lifesize WW2 soldier

Haggis the pygmy hippo calf.

Watch: Rare tiny ‘Moo Deng’ pygmy hippo calf born at zoo

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

Footage shows a fen raft spider in the UK as the species makes a comeback with more than 10,000 breeding females.

Jessica Martin

Video grab as a camel was rescued from being stuck in mud in the middle of a desert using an excavator.

Camel stuck knee-deep in mud gets rescued...using a digger

A polar bear working up the courage to jump into a pool.

Watch: Polar bear works up the courage to jump into pool on ninth try

Video footage released by South Yorkshire Police showed Russel's dogs scrambling for water. The bathroom is filthy and appears to be covered in faeces.

Watch: Abandoned dehydrated dogs drink continuously for minutes

Extremely rare newborn crocodiles born through Chester Zoo

Hear the super-sweet chirps as extremely rare newborn crocodiles hatch

Six-year-old Luca the Bloodhound struggled to see - until he had a facelift!

Meet the loveable droopy-faced pooch who had a facelift-so he can see!

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Bear is looking for his forever home after spending 4 years in kennels.

Watch: Dog who is 'not cute or small' seeks home after 4-year wait

Flock of sheep flee in terror during fireworks display near farm

Flock of sheep flee in terror during fireworks display near farm

Robyn Swan sold all her belongings to live in a shipping container.

Watch: Woman lives bill-free in a shipping container in rural Scotland

Alpacas spotted taking a stroll down city centre street.

Watch: Alpacas spotted taking afternoon stroll down city centre street

Pesto the penguin at Sea Life Melbourne.

Watch: 22.5kg fluffy penguin called Pesto waddles around his enclosure

Pesto the penguin lives in Australia, but we thought this was too cute not to post!

Jessica Martin

Five wild boars outside a pub in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.

Five wild boars spotted roaming outside a pub

Watch: Dog stuck 8m deep in rock before she's freed in rescue mission

The minke or fin whale washed up on Headland Beach, Hartlepool.

Watch: Massive whale washed up on British beach

Jackie Leek takes her giant pet tortoise called Mr Miyagi on regular walks to the pub.

Watch: Grandmother takes her pet tortoise to the pub with her

Grandmother Debra Martin is tackled to the ground by her golden retriever.

Watch: Grandmother is tackled to ground by her ball-obsessed dog

Margaret Lees with her cows as they cross the road from Park Farm in Ramsbottom.

Watch: Farmer stunned after driver complains about cows crossing road

Cinnamon the capybara is located and captured.

Watch: Capybara is captured after week of ‘living her best life’

Tiny porcupine nibbles baby sweetcorn at Battersea Children’s Zoo

Tiny porcupine nibbles baby sweetcorn at Battersea Children’s Zoo

An undercover investigation by animal rights activist Joey Carbstrong revealed the disturbing abuse at Stockton Grange Farm, in Shropshire which supplies international dairy firm Müller.

Secret video shows farm worker appearing to hit and kick cows

Adorable video shows lemurs ding yoga in the sun at Blackpool Zoo

Adorable video shows lemurs doing yoga in the sun at Blackpool Zoo

Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare a loggerhead sea turtle into the sea off the coast of Horta in the Azores

Heartwarming moment loggerhead sea turtle is released back in the wild

Marwell Zoo is getting ready for its spooktacular halloween next month. Picture: Jason Brown Photography

Marwell Zoo announces spooky October half term fun

Adorable sleepy raccoons lounge around at Northumberland Zoo

Watch these super-cute sleepy raccoons lounge around at the zoo

Staff at Marwell Zoo are celebrating the birth of a mountain bongo calf as the species is critically-endangered. Photo: Gemma Davis/Marwell Zoo/PA Wire

Meet the adorable floppy eared new arrival at Marwell Zoo

A dog had to be rescued from Hamble Railway Station after "going on an adventure" on the railway line.

Adorable dog saved from train tracks after going "on an adventure"

Meet the adorable one-horned Rhino - a gentle giant who loves to play

Meet the adorable one-horned Rhino - a gentle giant who loves to play

From the left - Elena Michalczuk, 11, Grace Pratt, 10, Cordelia Donald, 9, Amy Brooks, 11, with Klara Remmington and Bandit the cat.

Watch: Lollipop lady’s cat helps school children cross road

Caught on CCTV: Herd of deer trespass on railway line

Caught on CCTV: Herd of deer trespass on railway line

Sara Bell is warning dog owners about rogue breeders following a bad experience getting her puppy - Poppy.

Puppy nearly dies after owner tricked by rogue traders

A hilarious video shows a cat falling after trying to walk backwards through a window.

Funny moment cat falls while trying to walk backwards through a window

Watch: Two new southern white rhinos arrive at safari park

A cat that lives in a train station has become a social media superstar.

Meet the train station cat who saved a ticket office from closure

Harriet Newman-Rose, dog trainer from Fareham alongside her pooches. She has organised a Dachshund festival

Dog trainer launches "fabulous" Dachshunds festival - when

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

UK flag with Unconventional Brits title

Meet the miracle baby turned adult bride and viral mouse village maker

Marwell zoo has announced the heartbreaking death of Irina the snow leopard. Picture Credit: Jason Brown

Marwell Zoo announces heartbreaking death of snow leopard

A Lancashire homeowner has described the 'hilarious' moment when she found a flock of sheep walking around on her roof.

Watch the bizarre moment a woman finds a flock of sheep...on her roof

While the zoo’s resident animals were enjoying the sunshine and seeking out shady spots to relax, children took part in a giant snowball fight with Father Christmas and his mischievous elves outside Grade I listed Marwell Hall. The event gave guests a sneak peek of the festive fun to come for its magical winter lights experience Glow Marwell and also marked the opening of the zoo’s new snow leopard extension. For the first time since 2019, Father Christmas and his elves will be taking up residence inside Marwell Hall.

Christmas came early at Marwell Zoo

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