All news on the topic: Animals

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Flight attendant's heartbreaking plea to owners travelling with their pets
A flight attendant has taken to social media to urge pet owners to provide vital information before putting their furry friends in the cargo hold in a bid to make them easier to calm
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Mutant cow born with 2 heads stuns farmer but difficult delivery ends in tragedy
The one in 2,500 anomaly led to a mutant calf being born to a struggling heifer. Farmer Leslie Hunewill said: 'As it was dark, windy, and snowy, it wasn’t immediately apparent that the calf had two heads, though it was evident that something was different'
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Couple discover surprising cause of vandalism in garden by using night cameras
The baffled couple, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, were baffled as to what was damaging their garden every night until they installed night cameras which caught the culprit
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Brave paralysed dog rescued from Syria earthquake gets new wheels and a new home
Bobby the stray dog has been given a second chance at life after being found 'paralysed and in pain' by rescuers in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Syria
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Desperate woman 'prised open' mouths of two Bull Terriers as they savaged pet
Susan Jack had to wrench her beloved Cockapoo Flora away from the jaws of two Bull Terriers that attacked her while out on a walk in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday
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'One in a million' quintuplet lambs born at family farm
The Bulled family have been farming sheep and dairy at their farm for many generations, but Adrianne has only been involved with the animals since marrying Simon 12 years ago
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'I started colouring in to escape abusive marriage, then it became £1m business'
Bonny Snowdon, 52, 'disappeared for hours' with her colouring book in a bid to cope with her abusive marriage, then transformed her passion into a £1million enterprise
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Girl, 6, mauled by pair of aggressive dogs after they jump over fence in attack
The Bull Arab is an Australian breed developed as working dogs for pig hunting which are known for being aggressive with a number of recorded attacks on humans and other dogs
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Brits may need another vaccine for new virus as UK gets warmer, expert warns
Prof Ian Jones, Professor of Virology, University of Reading, said tick borne encephalitis (TBEV) - new to the UK and spreading - could lead to Brits being advised to get vaccines
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Cat mum spends extortionate amount on 'catio' furniture and giant hamster wheel
Amber Schram, 32, built the elaborate 'catio' for her beloved pets, six-year-old Rosetted Bengal Jake and Snow Bengal Juneau, two, and doesn't regret the whopping amount she's spent at all
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Hilarious moment 'hungry' moose walks into hospital lobby and munches on plants
Patients, staff, and security officers at the Providence Health Park in Anchorage, Alaska, watched in amazement as the moose walked in through the front door after sighting potted plants through the glass panels
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Incredible deaf and blind Brit climbs New York skyscraper in terrifying feat
Lisa Halley completed a series of hair-raising challenges and despite being almost totally blind and profoundly deaf, she has not let her disabilities stop her from taking on breathtaking feats
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Man mauled by crocodile survives by gouging killer beast's eyes with his fingers
A spokeswoman for the ambulance service said the 44-year-old victim was "an extremely lucky man" after the attack in Queensland, Australia
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Only those with high IQ can spot every kitten in photo in under 11 seconds
Do you think you've got what it takes to find the 15 cats hidden in this illustration in under 11 seconds? Or will you end up in the tiger, stuck with nowhere to go?
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Mum left carless after rats 'chew through engine' as population explodes in UK
The UK's rat population has grown massively since the coronavirus pandemic - with numbers estimated to have surged by a quarter to an estimated 150 million
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'Amazing and kind' woman was laughing with family before her sudden death
Ann Murphy, 63, from Liverpool, was enjoying a Mother's Day meal with her daughter and grandchildren before she suddenly came down with an illness
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Pet shops refuse to sell rabbits over Easter weekend to ward off 'impulse buys'
Pets at Home is pausing the sale and adoption of the animals at all of its 457 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend
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Man mauled to death by savage bear after trying to fight it off with a branch
Andrea Papi, who was attacked during an evening training run in the Italian Dolomites, leaves behind his heartbroken girlfriend
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Alcoholic dog now sober after getting hooked on booze left out by owner
Coco, a two-year-old Labrador cross, became addicted to alcohol when his owner left out drinks. After being treated for alcohol withdrawal symptoms, the animal has recovered
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Vet issues danger warning to dog owners ahead of Easter celebrations
Pet owners are being warned of the dangers that pose a threat to our beloved dogs at Easter time - from hot cross buns and chocolate eggs to poisonous spring plants
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'Alien-like' sea creature baffles locals after washing up on UK beach
Marilyn Inglis, 72, came across the animal while taking a stroll along a beach in West Sussex - and has since noted its striking resemblance to another creature found on the coast of Dorset
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Workmen go to fix leak at shop - but left stunned after finding a snake inside
Workmen from Humber Homes Heating Ltd were called to fix a leak in a shop in Grimsby. When they arrived and lifted up the shutters to unlock the door, they found a red milk snake
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Rare tiny turtle with head smaller than a 5p coin hatches at British zoo
It's just two inches long, but the creatures grow to around 16in long as adults, with a head so big in relation to their body that it cannot be retracted into their shell
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American Bully dog show cancelled after fears voiced over animals' welfare
A dog show, organised by the UK branch of the American Bully Kennel Club, set to take place close to where a young girl was mauled to death has been called off over concerns
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Expert issues warning to gardeners over spring plants that are 'deadly' for cats
Gardeners beware a number of common plants could prove deadly for cats roaming around your garden as several popular species contain harmful toxins animals should not ingest