Petting Zoo Visit Leads to Rabies Shots for Boy
A four-year-old boy in North Carolina has received emergency rabies treatment after goats he had contact with at a petting zoo later tested positive for the virus. The child had…
Bristol’s Avon Gorge Gives Rare Wildlife a Lifeline
Some of England’s rarest plants and animals are set to benefit from a major new conservation project in the Avon Gorge. Nearly £300,000 has been secured to restore habitats and…
Giant Python Jodie Beats Cancer in Medical First
A 15-foot reticulated python named Jodie Foster has made an impressive recovery after undergoing an unusual cancer treatment. The 50kg snake had developed a malignant tumour in her jaw. After…
Devon Hosts Special Gardeners’ Question Time
A gardening programme welcomed an unexpected guest when a resident grey cat casually wandered onto the stage during a live recording in Devon. The surprise appearance happened during a recording…
Wild Horses Make a Comeback in Kazakhstan
A newborn Przewalski’s horse has marked an important step in efforts to restore one of the world’s rarest wild horses to the open steppes of Kazakhstan. The foal was born…
Why Blackbirds Have the Most Beautiful Songs
The blackbird has been named the most pleasant-sounding bird in a study exploring why some birdsongs are more enjoyable to hear than others. Its rich and varied song received the…
Terrier Found Alive After 2 Days in Badger Warren
A six-year-old terrier has been safely rescued after spending two days trapped underground in a badger warren in Nottinghamshire. The dog, named Cello, disappeared during a countryside walk after being…
California Rivers See Huge Return of Endangered Salmon
A remarkable 30,000 coho salmon returned to rivers along California’s Mendocino coast last season. That is around ten times the average seen over the previous decade. It is also roughly…
Are petting zoos safe?Petting Zoo Safety: What You Need to Know
A recent case involving a three-year-old girl in Victoria has highlighted the risks of serious bacterial infections linked with animal contact. The child developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a rare…
Will Your Cat Forget You on Holiday? Experts Explain
The good news for cat owners is simple: yes, cats can remember the people they are close to. Their memory may work differently from ours, but familiar people can stay…