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The three-year-old girl had to undergo surgery after sustaining facial wounds when she was attacked by the fierce mutt - which had lived with her since it was a pup - at home in Como, in Italy's Lipomo province

From comfortable animal beds to affordable insurance policies, here’s everything you need to keep your pets safe

Marcus McGowan, 51, was snorkelling close to Haggerstone Island off the coast of Queensland in Australia when he was attacked by a fierce saltwater crocodile - but managed to swim to safety after holding its jaws open

American virologist Dr Robert Redfield, who served as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2018 to 2021, feared his grandchildren would be faced with an even bigger crisis

The oak processionary moth was first detected in Kew Gardens in South West London in 2006 after they were imported on oak from Europe - the public is being told to report the invasive species

Since the death of 10 year old Jack Lis in November 2021, there have been a total of 15 deadly dog attacks in the UK - five including children as young as 17-months-old

The popular character from the animated films will be the face of a new campaign to teach children how to behave outdoors and follow the Countryside Code

The Mirror's Darren Lewis on the furore surrounding TV's Phillip Schofield, and how there is no way back for This Morning as the show's former doctor, Ranj Singh, says he raised concerns of a "bullying and discrimination culture"

One resident said it is "embarrassing to live" on the street in Rusholme, Manchester, because she and her neighbours are "fighting a losing battle" with the vermin

When Chico lost his owner, he took matters into his own paws and knew there was only one place he needed to go to to make sure he was reunited with his family

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Cats have reportedly been found spiked on poles in the New Forest and a lamb was slaughtered with a bible placed on it as locals fear ‘Satanists’ are back in the quiet village

Daily Mirror environment editor Nada Farhoud says that ancient woodland counts for a tiny 2.5% of the UK, with up to 70% of ancient woodlands in the UK having already been lost

The fox cub, discovered on Langley Moor in Co Durham on Wednesday, is now safe and being cared for by the RSPCA

Upholsterers have shared their weirdest discoveries, including $1,000 in cash - and a wasp nest that took up the entire back of a sofa

David Judd named the scorpion Brian after he managed to catch it with a pair of litter-picking-style tongs and put it in a plastic tub at his home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

A woman is wanted by authorities after she brought her pet raccoon into a Petco in Maine, US, for a nail trimming service on Tuesday. The animal was then handled and kissed by customers

Niall Byrne and Karen Miller have been charged with dog offences relating to the horrific attack which left Alejandro Mizsan with a mauled face and needing seven weeks of intense hospital care

A photograph Louise shared shows the creepy-crawly wedged between the lettuce and a tomato in the sandwich, which was bought from Greggs in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire

Lindz Fairbrass, owner of American Bulldog named Bear, who was charged with owning a dog that was dangerously out of control and caused injury, has appeared in court

Jum Hurford found her cockapoo Nellie surrounded by 32 feet of toilet roll which the naughty puppy had unwound all around her home

Luan Nam, 72, died after being dragged into the crocodile enclosure at his reptile farm in Cambodia. The local police chief said reptiles attacked the man until he was dead

A dad was left angry with a man who was allowing his dog, who didn't have a leash on, to roam around a children's playground whilst there were children present

Many people are aware that they shouldn't leave their dogs alone in cars when the weather is hot, but a dog expert has warned that more canines actually die during hot walks

While it can be tempting to bring your dogs with you wherever you go this summer, whether that be the beach or supermarket, you might find yourself slapped with a hefty fine if you do, warns a pet expert

A group of Huntsman spiders - known as a clutter - is seen wriggling out of a socket near the man's bed and crawling up the wall in photos shared on social media