All news on the topic: Animals

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Woman on toilet savaged by dog after giving THC-laced gummy bear to calm it down
A woman was attacked by her Rottweiler Blau after giving the pet a THC-laced gummy bear as the dog had shown stress signs. The animal was later taken away and euthanised
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Rishi Sunak told to keep trophy hunting promise in honour of murdered MP
The Prime Minister faces pressure to deliver on the Tory 2019 election manifesto pledge to ban trophy hunting imports - and to do so in memory of the late Sir David Amess
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Llamas and alpacas stampede brings quiet Cumbria village to a grinding halt
The herd of 30 llamas and alpacas brought traffic to a halt on the A66 as they bolted down the busy road, with the farmer only finding out they had escaped from a customer buying sausages
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Woman forced to choose between her partner or her dog in brutal ultimatum
The addition of a new rescue dog is causing major issues in the woman's relationship with her boyfriend - and people have a lot of thoughts about what she needs to do next
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Tesco makes huge meal deal change to take on rivals Pret - it'll save you cash
People looking to buy lunches at Tesco will be able to enjoy a new range of fresh baguettes as part of its £5 meal deal range, including a range of fillings, a snack and drink
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Tories rule out overhaul of Dangerous Dogs Act despite XL Bully horror deaths
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey said she was not planning to review the 32-year-old legislation, despite huge criticism of the 1991 Act from experts and animal charities
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Nature lovers reckon they could identify seven bird species by appearance
Over a fifth of Brits enjoy bird-watching as a hobby - with the calls of the blackbird and the Wood pigeon the most easily identifiable birdsongs, the research found
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British bedbug expert explains top early warning signs to be on high alert for
Experts have shared some tips on how to spot early signs of bedbug infestations in your home - and explained what you can do to keep these critters away
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Mice could be living on Mars as scientists make surprising discovery
Scientists found mice in the ultra-dry, wind-swept summits of volcanoes in the Atacama Plateau of Chile and Argentina - described as 'closest thing on Earth' to the surface of Mars
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'I fled Storm Babet floods with my parrot and 3 dogs - it was like Noah's ark'
Darcey Smith, 30, was among those evacuated from her home when Storm Babet hit, escaping with all of her pets as the flood waters broke through flood defences near her home in Catcliffe
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Planet Earth cameramen 'underplayed the dangers' before filming shark scenes
The Planet Earth camermen who didn't use a shark cage to film scenes for Sunday night's show say it was a 'privilege' to shoot the footage but perhaps did 'underplay the potential dangers'
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'No-one in the world needs a food waste bin. Just eat your damned dinner'
With a government announcement that every household in England will get a food waste bin, Fleet Street Fox argues humanity is doomed if it doesn't stop throwing away grub
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Boy, 12, savaged by dog and left with 'life changing injuries' as woman charged
Police said the 12-year-old boy had suffered 'life-changing' injuries in the attack, with a woman in her 40s charged over possession of a dangerously out of control dog
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'Neighbours mad I cancelled Pup Olympics - I didn't want newcomer to win again'
The Pup Olympics founder pulled the annual event after a competition winning poodle triumphed over 'poorly' dogs, and the prize fund was not donated to charity
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Dog owners could be handed £200 vet bill by making easy Halloween mistake
Pumpkin carving it a much-loved Halloween tradition, but insurance experts have warned dog owners about the risks of feedings pets the popular fruit
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Man and woman both attacked by two dogs as they 'tried to stop them fighting'
West Mercia Police were alerted to a double dog attack at a home in Hereford this weekend - two hounds left a man and woman suffering from injuries as the dogs scrapped with each other
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Inside world’s crocodile attack capital where beasts have eaten 450 people alive
Ferocious saltwater crocodiles - some of which can reach a terrifying 26 feet - feast on residents across Indonesia and officials are at loss at how to stop the anarchy
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Cow born with legs coming out of its neck stuns vets by growing to adulthood
The six legged cow from Brazil wasn't expected to stay alive. Now, his farmer claims the special cow is in excellent condition and leads a normal life
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Zoo worker rushed to hospital after being attacked by venomous rattlesnake
A female zoo worker was hospitalised after an eastern diamondback rattlesnake launched an attack in the 'behind the scenes area' at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Ohio
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Huge 25ft whale stranded on UK beach dies despite major rescue mission
A huge whale has sadly died after getting stranded on a Scottish beach despite a major rescue mission to save it. The 25ft mammal was spotted on the South Queensferry coastline near Edinburgh on October 21
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Long lost ship sunk in storm 130 years ago found untouched at bottom of lake
Filmmakers Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick were shooting a documentary about quagga mussels when they came across the shipwreck of a vessel that disappeared in October 1895
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'Clearest evidence' of Loch Ness Monster's existence caught on camera
John Howie took a photo of a Nessie-shaped figure in the famous Loch Ness - and experts said the latest sighting is the 'clearest evidence' of the beast's existence
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Britney fans claim Justin Timberlake 'named dog same name she liked for baby'
The Cry Me a River singer reportedly owns four dogs, including a Pit Bull and Labrador mix, two boxers named Buckley and Brennan and a new puppy named Billy - with fans claiming one of his pets' names was particularly important to Britney Spears
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Dog moves head back & forth uncontrollably after eating meth on walk with owner
Jent Hunt said it 'blew' her mind after a vet told her it was likley that her dog had fallen ill after consuming human faeces which had traces of meth in it following a walk in Washington
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Stray cat who lost leg after snare ordeal finds his forever home
Jacob was caught in a snare trap and needed emergency surgery to amputate his leg