All news on the topic: Animals

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Dog groomer leaves customers in hysterics over salon sign explaining prices
We all know our pooches look so much better after a trip to the salon but one dog groomer decided to let disgruntled customers know why it was so expensive
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King's Guard hits emergency help button as horse goes wild in front of tourists
One of the King's Guard sentries spent around ten minutes trying to keep his distressed horse under control as it bucked its head and shifted uneasily from side-to-side before calling for help
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Brits 270 times more likely to be killed by American Bully dogs than any other
American Bully dogs are responsible for 73% of dog attack deaths since 2022, despite forming a tiny part of our canine population, and have already killed five people this year
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Unbelievably massive alligator dubbed 'nightmare material' as it smashes records
A group of Mississippi hunters have captured a massive 14 foot 3 inch, 802.5 pound alligator from the Yazoo River over the weekend, beating a state record
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Huge fish 'kills itself' in front of visitors after it's blinded by camera flash
The flashing cameras caused the huge tuna fish to swim into the glass of its aquarium as visitors watched in horror - people have reacted furiously online
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Diver's best pal is deadly 15-foot shark - but he compares it to a Labrador
Most know sharks as dangerous, frightening, and aggressive. But one Florida man who swims with them regularly - and is best friends with one called Emma - says they’re actually “fun, loving and quite beautiful”
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Thug offers XL bully dog with 'serious swimmers' to breeders after savage attack
Armani Costello offered her 'dangerously out of control' XL bully for breeding on social media, included a video on Instagram which appeared to show the dog's semen under a microscope
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'Nearly 6,000 monkeys flown into UK for lab testing in extremely cruel practice'
Thousands of monkeys have been flown into the UK for lab testing over the past few years, with campaigners warning “the UK is continuing to fuel the cruel wild-caught trade”
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Eleven trapped pet dogs killed in horror blaze at private boarding kennels
Firefighters were called to the kennels in at The Holloway, Swindon, near Dudley, on Saturday but were unable to put out the flames before they killed the trapped dogs
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Vet issues stark warning to dog owners who have artificial grass in their garden
Dog owners are being warned of the extreme dangers that hot weather can pose to their pooches and one type of garden is a very particular risk
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Vet shares tips on how to look after dogs in summer - like check for grass seeds
Keeping dogs hydrated, being mindful of algae when they swim in lakes - and keeping them away from angry birds - are also among some of the top tips
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Owners of dangerous dogs being spared jail after incidents, figures show
Campaigners have repeatedly called for tougher sentences on those found guilty of dangerous dog offences after an FOI has revealed just 12% received a jail sentence
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Mum-of-four had to pay £30,000 to save husky after horror dog attack on beach
Marie has launched a petition asking for dog-on-dog attacks to be made a specific offence after her husky was mauled on the beach by dangerous dogs
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'Devil dogs' banned after 15 UK deaths offered up for sale in sick TikTok video
American pit bull terriers have been banned in the UK for more than 30 years and 15 people have died in horrific attacks across the country from the breed
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Woman impaled by venomous stingray wading at beach 'certain I was going to die'
Kristie O'Brien had been wading through the shallow waters at Bahia Beach, near Tampa, when she was skewered by the little sea creature. The wound was four inches dead and missed her lung by centimetres
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Children mauled by 'devil dog' are 'still suffering' after seeing pet killed
Both children, then aged three and 10, were in the attack while their dog Mini, a miniature Yorkshire Terrier was fatally injured during the incident last January
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Customs seize 77 seahorses, five snakes and snail cream from man at U.S. airport
The male passenger was passing through Washington Dulles International Airport from Vietnam when he was subjected to a bag check before custom agents discovered the bizarre contraband
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Warning to dog owners at the coast over deadly dangers lurking on beaches
A terrier called Rebel had been off the lead when he plunged 100ft in Lulworth, Dorset - meanwhile another dog, Peppa, was missing for almost two weeks before rescuers spotted her
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Sweet William - Remarkable comeback of horse now favourite for £500k race
Sweet William had a delayed start to his career when he was injured aged two but is now hot favourite for the richest handicap in Europe
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'I never feed my son ice cream and I'm upset other parents let kids eat it'
Annabel Fenwick Elliot, 36, from London, has made the decision to raise her son as a vegan until he's old enough to make the decision himself. When it comes to meat, eggs and dairy, she's particularly disgusted by ice cream
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Getting a good night's sleep is the top thing that helps Brits feel good
Other things that help lift people's moods include summer and sunny skies, booking a holiday, and receiving a compliment or praise, according to the research
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Woman horror as airline loses her dog while she was detained by US Customs
A woman traveling internationally via Delta Airlines signaled help from social media after the airline lost her beloved pet dog, leaving her devastated at the loss
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Man finds rat's foot in Olive Garden soup after feeling something stab in mouth
A man who claims he found a rat's foot in his Olive Garden soup is now suing the popular Italian chain restaurant for $25,000 after he felt it stab him in the mouth
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Vet's urgent warning on dog toys you should never buy for your pet
The expert warned pet owners there's a toy they should 'avoid at all costs' when shopping for dogs and puppies, as he claimed the popular gadget could be a choking risk
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'I put dog poo bags in strangers' bins - I don't understand why it's a problem'
A woman has divided opinions on social media after revealing how she puts her dog's poo bags in strangers' bin so she doesn't have to carry them with her on walks