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A one-metre long rat snake sparked panic in central London as members of the public thought it had escaped from London Zoo - but officials confirmed it didn't belong to them

After the first sighting of the Beast of Berlin, German police contacted zoos, circuses, and wildlife sanctuaries - but none were missing a big cat - leaving one likely place the lion could have escaped from

Tennis-ball-obsessed Loki managed to get two stuck in his stomach

More than 220 German police officers armed with guns and night-vision goggles have been prowling the streets as the hunt continues into the night in Berlin - it is unclear where the lioness is from

One mother told how she was visiting a New Brighton beach with her children when she saw what appeared to be an "alien-like" creature on the sand near where her kids were playing

Channel 5's show appears to neglect one small detail: What if, on the night, the team don’t actually track down any of the missing dogs that are featured?

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Thanks to charity Soi Dog, which successfully fought to end the cat and dog meat trade in Thailand, the animals were moved to a safe house

Police have warned Berlin residents to stay inside while the huge search, dubbed "Operation Lion Hunt", searches for the beast as no zoos or circuses reported a missing big cat

The fluffy rabbits have taken over a Florida suburb after a backyard breeder illegally let hers loose years ago, with the animals staying true to their namesake and a colony of 60-100 now calling the neighbourhood home

Brandenburg State Police - responsible for the German capital, Berlin - issued a serious warning this morning, telling Berliners to stay inside after the big cat was seen prowling through the streets of the capital city

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Nguyenn Hoang Chau is part of a network of super thieves, slaughterhouses and restaurants responsible for the slaughter of a million cats a year in Vietnam

Owner Sherry Tran, 30, treats her mini Bernedoodle, Oliver, like her child - spoiling him with his own lavish bedroom and ensuite and an elaborate seven-step grooming routine

Sonia del Carmen Hernández Alvarado, 76, went missing from her home in Petrohué, a village in Chile just under 300 miles south of the capital, Santiago, in an area known to have pumas prowling nearby

Brits will receive unexpected fines of up to £12,000, a gardening expert said, if they aren't aware of these five rules, which include restrictions on water usage at times

A woman has divided people after claiming her husband is 'disgusting' for washing up their cat's food bowl in the sink, as it's where they wash up their plates and cutlery

Due to the 'accidental' release of clothing dye, parts of the River Trent in Staffordshire, have been turned a bright blue and a vivid orange colour

Gabrielle Breaux was killed when the truck she was driving hit an alligator. Her father, Gregory Gerard, and three children are hospitalised after the deadly crash in Refugio, Texas on June 16

Only eagle-eyed players can find the snow leopard hidden on the icy outcrop at first glance - but once you spot the majestic creature you'll realise it's well worth the effort of combing through this mind-bending photo

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT An investigation by the Daily Mirror has unveiled the horrors of thousands of cats snatched from their owners in Vietnam before being sold for their meat

It is an insult to those who lost loved ones to go ahead with the ceremony while the Met Police continue to investigate a “jingle and mingle” party by Bailey’s team in Tory HQ during a lockdown

A 47-year-old Arizona woman was visiting Yellowstone National Park when she saw a 2,000lb bison coming towards her - and as she tried to walk away the animal attacked her, leaving her with severe injuries

The World Health Organisation has warned cat and dog owners about an outbreak of bird flu in Poland. Experts fear that it could trigger another pandemic if a mutation occurs

The shark caught up to the seal in the shallows of a beach on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. It's the latest in a number of sightings of the deadly predators in the region

People have been left wondering if they'll ever sleeping again after a photo of what looked to be a gigantic, human-sized bat resurfaced - but luckily everything isn't as seems

Several health organisations have given grim warnings of the chances of bird flu migrating to humans "more easier", as dozens of countries report cases in millions of animals