All news on the topic: Animals

Supporters of Animal Rising caused disruption at the Grand National in April and have continued to campaign against horse racing at other high profile fixtures

If you're taking your dogs out in the hot weather, you need to be sure about the signs of heatstroke in dogs, and know how to take action if you're concerned about your pooch

The most baffling of evolutionary conundrums has, it appears, been solved by researchers led by a team at University of Bristol, which studied fossil species and living species

Heartbreaking new footage shows working donkeys, camels, and cows left to scavenge for food among mountains of plastic waste - with life-threatening results

When he wasn't presenting or performing on stage, TV legend Paul O'Grady was at home with his beloved family and menagerie of pets - from rescue dogs to farm animals

The kangaroo scratched and kicked the American tourist at Perth zoo - the man fended off the attack by grabbing the kangaroo's throat while onlookers filmed and laughed

Angel-Mae Dawson, six, had been playing in the street with her brother and cousins when she was attacked by a German Shepherd which grabbed her by the legs and threw her around

An angry AirBnb customer has turned to social media to share her story after she was charged an 'extra cleaning fee' after staying at a rental that listed itself as pet-friendly

Mixed breed Sam arrived at the Adjud Public Shelter in Romania as a young pup in 2015 and spent eight years there until he finally found a loving home - and now lives in Scotland

Beverley raced to help her mum, 85-year-old retired cook Lucille Downer, as the vicious and crazed dogs attacked her as she sat in her own back garden in Rowley Regis, West Midlands

The once-beautiful home in Huntingdon, New York, has been abandoned for 13 years after fire and rescue services were called and discovered more than 100 dogs and puppies had been abused

TV vet Dr Scott Miller reveals a clever hack to ensure your pooch drinks enough water in the UK heatwave, plus top tips for preventing heatstroke and burnt paws

Aesculapian Rat Snakes have come out of hibernation and populated Colwyn Bay in North Wales - but residents have noticed that a few reptiles have been killed by motorists

A black bear emerged from the waters off the Florida coast Sunday, shocking beachgoers as it swam ashore and ran off into nearby sand dunes. No sunbathers were hurt

After Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed states across the Northeastern U.S., animal health experts and veterinarians issued a health warning for all animals - along with several steps pet owners can take to keep their pets and livestock safe.

Dog owners are being warned to take precautionary measures if they have artificial grass in their garden, as temperatures soar as high as 30C in parts of the UK

Officials were forced to embark on a clean-up after thousands of dead fish washed up on the Gulf Coast. Fish like 'shredded skeletons' died after a 'low dissolved oxygen event'

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: The anonymous woman was walking with a friend in the woods near Bodmin when she got tangled in a dog's lead and suffered a horrific injury which has since become infected

Paul Dabill, a spearfishing diver in Jupiter, Florida, unknowingly found himself sandwiched between a lurking shark and the snapper he had just caught

Four in five voters believe ministers should introduce tougher penalties for owners whose dogs are dangerously out of control amid calls for tighter curbs

Today has been the hottest day of the year so far, with the temperatures reaching 32.2C in Surrey, but vets have shared a number of warnings to help keep your pets safe

Five Sisters Zoo shared the sad news of the passing of two of their most beloved animals, two donkeys named Chocolate and Fudge, leading to an outpouring of love and sadness

Leo Gripari has completed ultra marathons and treks, raising over £150,000 for projects aimed at saving the world’s critically endangered mountain gorilla. Only 1,063 remain in the wild

Experts have been sharing how dog owners can keep their pets cool when temperatures reach the high 20C or low 30C this summer - and it doesn't have to cost much money

The 'XXL' American Bully dog is more likely to lash out and attack humans, experts have warned, because their exaggerated features leave them in distress and pain