All news on the topic: Animals

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Woman arrested for wildlife trafficking as 130 poisonous frogs found in luggage
An unnamed woman has been charged with wildlife trafficking after police discovered 130 poisonous frogs hidden inside film cannisters found in her bags at El Dorado Airport
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ITV announce perfect replacement for Paul O'Grady on For The Love of Dogs
This Morning star Alison Hammond will be taking over the reigns for the late Paul O'Grady on ITV's For The Love of Dogs after the much-loved presenter passed away last Spring
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Pets at Home cuts profit guidance as demand was 'not at the levels we expected'
The company, which runs about 450 retail stores and 440 veterinary practices, said growth in its retail arm was hit by demand slowdown
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'Britain's most unwanted dog' still searching for home after 5 years in kennels
Mason has been rejected thousands of times since being abandoned in 2019 - he is searching for his forever home whilst he continues his lengthy stay at Hilbrae Rescue Kennels
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World's biggest tigers on killing rampage as Putin rescues them from extinction
President Vladimir Putin pioneered the rehabilitation of the giant Amur tiger years ago, moving it into its natural habitat in the east of the country
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At least 30,000 XL Bullies will still walk England and Wales' streets after ban
From Thursday, it will become illegal to own an XL Bully dog if it is not registered as exempt. The new law is a victory for the Mirror campaign calling for greater protection for the public following a number of fatal attacks
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'My neighbour refuses to stop letting their aggressive dogs come into my garden'
A frustrated homeowner has revealed how their neighbours scary dogs keep coming into their garden - and is worried their last resort is to call the police as they're scared
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Illegal puppy farming gang jailed after making £500,000 from selling sick dogs
Wally David Beaney, Louise Smith, Maria Smith and Charlotte Lauren Byron were jailed for making money by breeding dogs but failing to provide appropriate medical care to them
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Stop cats pooing in your garden with natural repellent they really hate
If you have found the neighbourhood cats have started using your garden as their go-to pooping spot, this easy hack using a natural repellent could stop them for good
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10 deadliest sharks include tigers, bulls and one that's top killer
Sharks are not always as fierce as they are painted in the movies, but there are many which are considered dangerous - and wouldn't think twice about devouring a human or other prey
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Man visits Specsavers for eye condition and meets his dream woman
Devante, who was diagnosed at seven with incurable eye condition retinitis pigmentosa, which gives him tunnel vision and leads to blindness, met his girlfriend during a trip to Specsavers
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Zebras and camels roam on roadside after circus truck catches fire causing chaos
A truck transporting circus zebras and camels after a performance bursts into flames this weekend, prompting police to lead the animals to safety - but not before they'd munched on the grass by the side of the road
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10 most deadly insects in the world - and how they pose great risk to humans
Insect bites may be small in some cases, but they can be fatal for crops and humans because of their ability to carry killer diseases and destroy food which humans need to survive
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Sick troll targets family claiming missing dog is alive and being abused
Nikki and Ciaran are desperate to be reunited with their missing seven-month-old Dachshund Milo who disappeared on December 8 while out and about in East Lothian with a dog walker
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Baby gecko discovered alive in dad's bag of frozen chillies - and gets new home
Kevin Cuthbert was shocked to discover the baby crocodile gecko in his bag of Scotch bonnet chillies from his local Asda in Llandudno and named him after the frozen vegetables he came in
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Moment brave mum saves her two-year-old toddler from vicious dog attack
A mother in India saved her little child from a dangerous dog attack, with sources saying that the animal was "uncooperative" when nearby onlookers tried to intervene
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All Creatures Great and Small star 'feared for his safety' filming horse birth
Nicholas Ralph opened up about how he felt his life was at risk while filming a scene for All Creatures Great and Small
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'Argentine Loch Ness Monster' seen in lake as tourists catch a glimpse of humps
The mysterious monster, known as Nahuelito, was first seen in the waters more than 100 years ago and the creature is similar in appearance and size to the Loch Ness Monster
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Disfigured kittens popular on social media crowned 'Cats of the Year'
Thumper and Smooch were unfortunately born with deformities, but have not let that stop them from thriving in their new home and becoming hits on social media
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Lovable 23-year-old dog receives 'Lifetime Achievement' gong
Since coming to live with them, "terrific older gentleman" Ty has given his owners, Bruno and Lee, heaps of joy
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Owner screamed as dog got 'wobbly legs' and died after eating mystery substance
Police have cordoned off a park in Liverpool's Belle Vale area after being called by a local vet, who told them a number of dogs were taken ill after ingesting a mystery substance
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Brave wildlife volunteer cut off his own arm instead of stabbing bear mid-attack
A 32-year-old volunteer was forced to sever his own arm as a bear clutched onto his arm as he placed food inside an enclosure at a wildlife sanctuary in Thailand
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Asda shopper finds live baby gecko inside his bag of supermarket chillies
Kevin Cuthbert, from Llandudno in Wales, had bought a sealed bag of Asda's "fiery and fruity scotch bonnet chillies" from Asda - but got more than he had expected
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Mum flees house after CCTV shows 'ghost wandering out of graveyard'
Rachel Fields, Wolfe County, Kentucky, US, claims to have caught a 'ghost' wandering out of its grave on CCTV footage outside her house - and says she moved out shortly after
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Traitors star Evie introduces wife to fans after sharing their prize money dream
Ahead of Friday's final of BBC show The Traitors, Evie Morrison said she would spend her winnings on moving somewhere new and 'rescue a bunch of animals'