All news on the topic: Animals

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Violent reality of fox hunting as saboteurs risk their lives to stop the sport
A Mirror Exclusive reveals the horror attacks faced by hunt saboteurs as they attempt to put an end to illegal fox hunting - as violent altercations between hunters and saboteurs appear to be on the rise
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Britain's 'most unwanted dog' finally finds forever home after years in kennels
Eight-year-old Mason was rejected thousands of times by potential new owners after being abandoned in 2019 - however he has now been adopted
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Pet expert urges owners to look out for tell-tale signs of 'doggie depression'
The miserable winter weather doesn't just affect humans. In fact, thousands of dogs may be experiencing something similar to Seasonally Affected Disorder - due to disruptions in their exercise routine
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Six smells foxes absolutely hate in your garden and how to deter them naturally
If you have found foxes are regularly digging up your garden beds and keeping you up at night, these six smells will act as a natural deterrent because the animals absolutely hate them
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Mad moment man is seen casually walking two camels down busy UK high street
A man was seen wandering through the streets taking two camels for a walk in wild social media footage which saw the busy east London street play host to the two animals
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'I'm a vet and here are five pets I would never own - including rabbits'
A vet has shared five animal species he would never keep as pets, and his reasonings why - and some of them might surprise you as they are popular among children
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Chris Kamara shares how Kate Garraway came to his aid amid tough health battle
Football pundit Chris Kamara has revealed that Kate Garraway recommended an experimental treatment that has helped him regain his speech after suffering from condition in 2021
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Dogs trained to sniff out medical conditions by charity backed by Queen Camilla
Queen Camilla is patron of the Medical Detection Dogs charity 'where man's best friends' are taught to sniff out the faintest traces of odour from medical conditions
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Urgent warning to dog owners after deer is savagely mauled to death
Warning: this story contains a graphic image. The stricken animal was found collapsed on the ground with serious wounds to his back legs after being attacked by a dog
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Gardeners ditch salt and vinegar to kill weeds after finding amazing alternative
Using salt or vinegar as weedkiller is a distant memory, as keen gardeners discover an amazing alternative that is an incredibly easy way to get rid of weeds - and it's pet-friendly
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Vets share their least favourite dog breeds - and one that's 'scariest' to treat
Vets have admitted just which breeds of dogs they dislike the most and one that is even the 'scariest' to treat when their owners bring them into their appointments
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Couple heartbroken as puppy dies after swallowing Amazon toy
The seven-week-old pup - named Miss Red Collar - was rushed to the vets after chewing on the product, which has since been removed from Amazon after concerns were raised
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Meghan Markle overcome with emotion as she remembers personal tragedy in London
Meghan Markle was emotional as she remembered her late friend Oli Juste during the opening of a new wing at animal charity Mayhew's Centre in north London on Wednesday
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Paralympic champion and Dancing on Ice star relishing new role ahead of Olympics
Libby Clegg, 33, called time on her running career after winning a fifth Paralympic medal in Tokyo and in addition to being a cheerleader for brother Stephen this summer, is also the ambassador of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award ahead of Crufts
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Poor dog left 'eaten alive by fleas' after owner abandoned him in flat
When a member of the public found the poor Shih Tzu dog, he was left abandoned and collapsed on the floor, riddled with fleas, without any access to food or water
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Leading hope for £16million race involved in 'air rage' incident on flight
Derma Sotogake, third favourite for the world’s richest horse race, was bitten on the side of his face by another horse en route - but will line up in the field
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Sir Alex Ferguson doesn’t mind ‘breaking a rib’ if Spirit Dancer wins £1m race
The former Manchester United manager is chasing more Middle East riches with Spirit Dancer who runs in the Neom Turf Cup in Riyadh on Saturday, having seen him scoop a £500k first prize in Bahrain in November
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Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson 'quite optimistic' of victory in £1m Saudi race
Spirit Dancer takes on the world's elite in the Howden Neom Turf Cup in Riyadh on Saturday, with prize money worth almost £1million to the winner
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Glittery elephant poo is being used for unique reason at zoo
The zoo is using edible glitter to help identify the faeces of three female Asian elephants and determine if they are pregnant. The samples are then sent for testing in a lab
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Key symptoms of deadly dog disease explained as cases spike across the UK
Dogs walkers are being warned to act carefully if they plan on taking their canines for a walk in woodland areas or in muddy, wet conditions as cases of Alabama Rot are surging in the UK
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Alabama Rot interactive map shows cases of deadly dog disease across UK
The incurable disease causes painful sores on a dog's paws and legs, often leading to kidney failure. Owners are been warned to watch out for symptoms of it
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Nan suffered 'unsurvivable' dog bites to her right arm in fatal XL Bully attack
Esther Martin was attacked by two XL bullies on Saturday, February 3 having travelled from her home in London to see her 11-year-old grandson
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Best ways to clean muddy dogs - seven products to tackle dirty paws
Gareth Butterfield lists some of the most important products you should be buying if, like him, you've got a dog that loves to get muddy
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Two tourists mauled by dingoes in separate attacks as 'dangerous' signs put up
An 18-year-old woman was mauled while making her way to Lake Wabby on K'gari Island in Queensland, while another person was attacked on the beachfront near Dilli Village
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Owner in tears as XL Bully 'son' that bit child ordered to be put to sleep
The dog owner cried out "please no, he’s my son" before kicking a rubbish bin down the hall as she left the courtroom after the dog was ordered to be put down