All news on the topic: Animals

Brodie the bulldog was subject to an animal cruelty case which meant he had to wait for his case to go through the courts before he could legally become available for adoption

Liu, from China, bought what he thought was a golden retriever online to become a fluffy new companion but was shocked to be sent a tuguo - which are controversially used in the country as meat dogs

A vet has urged dog owners to be vigilant when they go out for walks this summer, as grass seeds may look harmless, but they can actually cause a serious amount of damage

While most pups and pooches love splashing about in puddles, the water could pose a serious risk to your dog's health, according to an expert who issued a warning for owners

Jen Royce had been celebrating her birthday with a wild swim in Montana's Jefferson River when a vicious otter fell upon her and her friends. It took turns savaging the shocked friends as they desperately tried to get out the river

An 82-year-old woman bravely fights off a 100-pound bear that broke into her Colorado home, escaping with minor scratches after pushing the bear away in Boncarbo, Colorado.

Kristine Koroleva of Tsarevich dog breeders shared a clip on her TikTok account showing her son, identified only as TR, getting licks and snuggles by four golden retriever puppies

One woman went off the beaten track to have the adventure of a lifetime, seeing gorillas, hippos, turtles and more in the wilds of the West African nation

Footage captured by diver James Moskito in the Sea of Cortez, revealed an orca biting the shark's underside to remove its liver, showcasing the harsh realities of nature

Alex Nichol, 30, stamped on a Pocket Bully after it bit a chunk out of five-year-old daughter Farrah-Leigh's face as they went to a Nisa shop near their home in Stockton-on-Tees

The baby walrus was found alone miles from the sea on Alaska's North Slope suffering from malnutrition before being flown 700 miles to a wildlife rescue centre where he received "round-the-clock" cuddles

Dog owners need to be aware of the risks of not keeping their beloved pooch's bowls clean - not only for the woofer itself but also to keep the owner safe

The image was discovered in the files of a zoology organisation and shows a large panther-like creature and shows a large muscular black cat lying in long grass in Smallthorne, Staffordshire

Debbie Duffus, 54, from Tomintoul, Scotland, suffered crush injuries after a cow turned on her as she tried to help its newborn calf leaving the farmer to crawl back to the farmhouse

A man in Dallas, Texas, was left baffled when a naughty wasp rang his doorbell. The mischievous insect bopped the doorbell, interrupting the day off of firefighter Alex Gomez

A chimpanzee called Buck had been part of owner Tamara Brogoitti's family for 17 years before he suddenly attacked her daughter and was a "ticking time bomb" said animal rights groups

The TV gardener will front new Channel Five show Underdog to Super Dog, which charts the journeys of three 'underdogs', such as rescue and homeless dogs, as they undergo transformative training

The Lily Savage icon has one more TV project that fans are yet to see after filming in Thailand last year for a two-part series on the country's rescue elephants

Kay Bell wife Deb Doyle were called by police to say a pig's head was hanging on the front door of their pub, the Coach and Horses in Birtley, Gateshead. Another head was found on a road sign nearby

Adders are the UK's only native venomous snake and have been known to kill dogs and leave people in agony with their bites on rare occasions - there have been 12 sightings in one part of the UK already this year

Helen Macdonald's alpaca Geronimo was killed following an order by the Government after testing positive for bovine tuberculosis twice - but the owner claimed the tests were fake

Helen Todd was inspired by David Attenborough and Steve Irwin growing up which made her want to become a vet, and she now works in a remote clinic in western Australia

Bradley Davis and his wife Rachel began making the special coats seven years ago in a not-for-profit enterprise, but have recently been overwhelmed by a 200% increase in orders

Campaigners at the League Against Cruel Sports wants the devices outlawed - but supporters say they help protect birds from predators such as foxes and other wildlife

A further 1,000 people arrived in boats this week, taking the total to have crossed since 2018 to more than 100,000 - this is what happens if you prioritise gimmicks and bombast