All news on the topic: Animals

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Lions, tigers and pumas among 25 wild animals rescued by police from property
Police in Mexico have rescued 25 wild animals including lions, tigers and pumas from a property during a raid where 14,000 litres of diesel, and pumps used for stealing from pipelines were recovered
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BMW driver fined for killing spooked pony 'after it jumped onto the car bonnet'
Oliver Heywood was driving his BMW SUV at an 'inappropriate speed' in the New Forest when he ploughed into four-year-old pony Juma, which reportedly became spooked before tragically dying from its injuries
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Massive alligator sunbathes on beach in terrifying scenes 'like Jurassic Park'
Turtle researchers and local residents spotted the freshwater alligator sunbathing on a beach near Houston, Texas, with some joking it was like a scene out of 'Jurassic Park' giving other locals a 'heads-up' in case they were planning a beach picnic
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Terror as six-year-old girl 'plunges into foaming septic tank' at wildlife park
A girl fell into a septic tank that was covered by foam at Thorp Perrow, Bedale, North Yorkshire, on Saturday. Witness Sarah Cobb was the girl was screaming for help before being rescued
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Badger cull death toll reaches 200,000 as wildlife experts warn of 'empty setts'
Figures quietly slipped out while MPs are away from Westminster lay bare the extent of the decade-long killing programme aimed at curbing bovine tuberculosis
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'Stupid' man charged over missing platypus after boarding train with wild animal
The 26-year-old unnamed man was captured on CCTV with another woman boarding a train at Morayfield Station in Queensland, Australia on Tuesday morning with the animal wrapped in a towel
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Risky op to move killer whale Lolita stuck in captivity misery could take years
Lolita the killer whale has been held captive at Miami Seaquarium in Florida, US, since 1970 after she was dragged from the waters in Washington when she was just 4-years-old
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Dog walker spooked after finding rubbery pile of 'worm-like' creatures on beach
Katie Tootell has walked the same beach in Traeth Lligwy for 12 years and thought she knew every nook and cranny - until this week when she was stunned to discover the strange worm-like creatures
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Statue tribute to Paul O'Grady gets closer as petition soars to 100,000 backers
The much-loved Birkenhead host, 67, famous for drag alter-ego Lily Savage, died last week and council chiefs in Merseyside have been asked to erect a memorial
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Mum of baby girl mauled to death by family dog can't accept her daughter is gone
Bella-Rae Birch was just 17 months old when she was attacked by the family’s American Bully XL. The pet snatched the youngster out of the arms of her mother
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Jeremy Renner wrote goodbye note to his family from hospital after horror crash
Marvel actor Jeremy Renner has emotionally recalled writing a goodbye note to his family after his horror snow plough crash, fearing he would die a "horrible death"
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Farmer finds newborn lambs 'disembowelled' as 16 savaged to death in dog attack
WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: Police believe the newborn lambs, who were just a matter of hours old, were attacked by at least one dog at Blairadam Farm in Kelty on Monday
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Vet issues plea to owners putting their dog to sleep after seeing final moments
The vet has issued a plea to all dog owners after seeing countless pets put to sleep - as one thing could help make your pooch feel at ease during their final moments
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Woman terrified to go into own kitchen because of invading squirrels in her home
Michelle Collins, 39, says she has been plagued by invading squirrels for three years who have managed to gnaw their way into her house, leaving her terrified to go into her kitchen
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'Feral' sheep gang terrorising quiet village and its fed-up residents for weeks
Neighbours in Godre'rgraig, Wales, say they have been terrorised by a gang of sheep for the last month who are "setting up camps in different gardens" in the besieged village
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Everything drug detection dog gets up to in 24 hours - and human way they relax
Specialist handler Daniel Holdsworth shares everything his drug detection dogs get up to in a day - from patrolling the prison to searching visitors for illegal substances
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Dog trainer shares the popular breeds new owners should avoid - and explains why
While certain breeds have got a bad reputation over the years, the breeds that this canine expert said he sees owners struggle with the most might come as a surprise
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Donations to Paul O'Grady's beloved Battersea Dogs & Cats Home doubles to £200k
The TV and presenting icon became an ambassador for Battersea Cat and Dog rescue home in 2012 the success of ITV's multi-award-winning Paul O'Grady For The Love Of Dogs
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Farting cows to get food additives to stop them breaking wind in climate fight
Gaseous cattle are blamed for fuelling emissions by belching and breaking wind - but a solution could be at hand as the Government desperately tries to hit net-zero
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100 eco activists plan to storm fences and sabotage Grand National
The Grand National will be held at Aintree later this month and an undercover report has revealed campaigners planning to disrupt and sabotage the famous race
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Parents of teen killed in horror dog attack 'won't stop fighting for her'
Jade Lomas-Anderson suffered horrific injuries as she was bitten 'from head to toe' by four dogs at a friend's home in 2013. At the time, it was only illegal to have an out-of-control dog in a public place
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Gogglebox's beloved family pets from hidden dogs to The Malones' Rottweilers
It often feels more like Dogglebox when we're distracted by the Gogglebox families' adorable four-legged companions - but some shy away from the limelight
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Gangsters fuel surge in killer dogs and make £10,000 a litter by breeding pups
Puppies struggling to breathe or sleep due to painful health issues are being bred in squalid conditions or even vehicles, investigations have shown
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'Donald Trump wallows like a giant orange hippo in swamp he promised to drain'
The indictment would be a shameful moment for Trump if he had any sense of shame but it sends an important message that nobody is above the law
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Paul O'Grady's death sparks £100,000 wave of love for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Chief Executive Peter Laurie said the charity – which featured in the comic’s TV show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs – had received countless letters, calls, emails and messages of support.