All news on the topic: Animals

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'It's time to outlaw cruelty of fast-growth chicken - too many animals suffer'
The Mirror's Environment Editor Nada Farhoud says it is hardly surprising that these fast-growing breeds, dubbed Franken-chickens, have a wide range of health and welfare issues
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Your dog may suffer from a disorder humans get in winter - signs to look out for
Pet owners may notice a change in their dog's behaviour as the winter months take over with shortened and darker days. Here's what to watch out for in your pooch
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Heart-pounding moment fishing boat gets rocked by huge whale emerging from deep
A humpback whale surfaced just metres away from a fishing boat, sending fish flying and knocking the hull, in an encounter captured by Kenny Namowitz during a fishing trip off the coast of New Jersey
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Dog attack leaves one victim with 'life-changing' injuries as 37 animals seized
Police attended an address in Rhoshirwaun, Pwllheli, shortly before 11.30am on Friday in response to reports of a dangerous dog incident that has left four people injured
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Woman killed by pet rooster who pecked at her as she collected eggs from garden
The woman from South Australia sadly died after the rooster's beak reportedly punctured a varicose vein and caused it to bleed profusely. Others have been warned about the animals
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Cheap homemade spray stops foxes and cats from pooing in your garden
An expert says the chemical-free liquid deters the animals that can cause smelly mess and destruction in your garden
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'Hybrid-panther' spotted prowling through fields near UK village
Footage shows the alleged big cat limping down a hillside, before disappearing in the long grass at the field's edge - and the man who spotted is convinced he knows the species
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Stage Star overcomes final fence drama as low-cost syndicate celebrate
The Paul Nicholls-trained chaser raced on again after a bad mistake at the final jump in the Paddy Power Gold Cup. It headlined a double for jockey Harry Cobden, on target with JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial hero Burdett Road
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‘Career con-artist’ accused of loud ‘patio sex’, letting dogs poo in posh home
A lawsuit has been filed claiming Sarid Drory and several associates did not pay rent on a New York Manhattan apartment building for two years amounting to over $100,000 in arrears
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Escaped emu finally reunited with family after being seen on doorbell camera
Rodney the emu went on the run in the aptly-named village of Loose in Kent before police swooped after the bird was caught doorknocking a pensioner
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Dog attack sees two people airlifted to hospital as four hurt
Police attended an address in Rhoshirwaun, Pwllheli, shortly before 11.30am on Friday in response to reports of a dangerous dog incident
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BBC Planet Earth uses David Attenborough footage to show lost planet of the apes
The clips of the presenter will give a striking comparison of the current habitat in Uganda, East Africa, when they are aired in this weekend's episode
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Miracle dog who survived 72 days standing guard over dead owner recovering well
The very good dog that was rescued after authorities realised the pup had stayed with her owner's body for 72 days after he died while hiking in Colorado is reunited with her family and eating well, says the mum
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Dog groomer and ex-partner in £50k legal row over 'Wash Wiggle and Wag' business
Laura Thurgood and her former business partner Danielle Laight, both from the Midlands, are locked in a 'vicious' court battle after becoming rivals in the area - Laura is suing Danielle for £50,000
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Woman fears she will have her assistance dog taken away as it's an XL Bully
Josie Shanaham, 27, says her life changed when she got her dog Mars two years ago. But now the woman, who suffers from bipolar and anxiety, fears she might lose her XL Bully
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Experts left baffled as mysterious orange sea creature washes up on UK beach
One social media user has likened the orange sea creature to a chestburster, a creature which fatally bursts out of John Hurt’s torso in the 1979 horror film Alien
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Escaped emus terrorise grounds of vets practice
A pair of huge emus emerged at the Edgewood Veterinary Group's surgery in Purleigh, Essex and began chasing down people who had brought their pets to the practice
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Child needed life-saving brain surgery after dog attack as couple jailed
A former couple have been jailed after a Bradford toddler had to undergo emergency life-saving brain surgery following a dog attack in the city five years ago
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Gang of monkeys kill boy, 10, in horror temple attack as intestines ripped out
Authorities in India are hunting for several monkeys after they launched a deadly attack on 10-year-old Dipak Thakor. The young boy was rushed to hospital but his injuries were too severe to survive
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Dog found beside dead hiker survived off chipmunks and critters for seven weeks
Rich Moore, 71, was found dead more than two miles east of the Blackhead Peak summit in Colorado yet his Jack Russell terrier, Finney, was miraculously found alive and well
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Man snagged after using his dogs for 'cruel and illegal' act on rural land
Northamptonshire Police said the case of Fred Holmes should act as an important warning to other dog owners to remain responsible and sensible, particularly on rural land
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Cat camera that gives owners 'peace of mind' 30% off in Furbo Black Friday deal
Why should dogs have all the fun? Furbo has launched a pet camera specifically aimed at our feline friends and shoppers can get 30% off with a special Black Friday code
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David Jason shares health update after being forced to pull out of event
Sir David Jason appeared on Wednesday's Lorraine to talk about his upcoming projects, where chat got onto his recent hip surgery
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Mum’s warning after dogs scoffed plate of mince pies leaving her with £550 bill
Amanda Whyte rushed dogs Lola and Spotty to an emergency vets after the pooches were seen polishing off a plate of mince pies at her home in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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Covid variant that killed 8,000 cats detected in UK - symptoms to look out for
A cat that was brought to the UK from the Mediterranean island was found to be infected, after it developed symptoms and was sent for tests and treatment by its owner