‘My alligator is placid – except at dinnertime’
A Lincolnshire woman is marking an extraordinary milestone: half a century spent caring for animals that nobody else wanted. Pam Mansfield, 75, runs Exotic Pet Refuge, a registered charity based…
Why Britain has a deer problem – leaving damage that costs millions
Ben Martill often looks out from his flat in Horsham, West Sussex, and watches deer wandering through the streets below. It’s an unusual sight for a busy market town, but…
South Korea bans bear bile farming with jail for those who breach the law
South Korea is taking a historic step this week by formally shutting down its long-controversial bear bile farming industry, though nearly 200 bears remain confined in breeding facilities as the…
Flat-Headed Cats Seen in Thailand for the First Time in 30 Years, Having Been Thought Extinct
A rare and endangered wild cat native to Southeast Asia has been recorded in Thailand for the first time in three decades, according to the country’s wildlife authorities. The elusive…
January Just Got Wilder – Free Entry for Kids at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, an award-winning zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, has announced the return of its popular Kids Go Free promotion this winter, giving families a chance…
‘Grumpy’ seal disrupts Blairgowrie boat race on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula
A wild seal nicknamed “Grumpy” unexpectedly stole the spotlight at the opening of an annual sailing competition on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, just outside Melbourne. The surprise guest appeared at the…
16,000 new species are discovered every year. Experts say discovery ‘far outpaces the rate of species extinctions’
Fifteen years ago, renowned Australian ecologist Robert May challenged scientists with an imaginative thought experiment. He asked readers of Science to picture an alien crew arriving on Earth and posing…
Grumpy Corgi Comforts Sick Little Brother For First Time After Trip To Vet
“I think he sensed that Jono was not feeling well …” Angus, a 9-year-old corgi, has never been known as the affectionate type — especially with other dogs. He prefers…
Rescuer Drops To The Ground After Finding Someone Wedged Between Trees
“He was struggling for some time” 😰 Kim Titterington is no stranger to emergencies — as a full-time wildlife rescuer in Florida, she usually spends her days helping reptiles in…
Unusual Tracks In The Sand Lead Beachgoer To Huge Animal Napping On Dune
“It was amazing to see.” Recently, on a quiet stretch of beach in Tasmania, a massive marine visitor emerged from the ocean and lumbered across the sand toward a shaded…