Animals

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

A31 barrier repairs after the New Forest Fire

A31 reopens after fire - but speed restrictions are in place

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

Royal Mail postal workers

Portsmouth among UK's worst dog attack hotspots for posties

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

Animals keeping cool in the heatwave at Staunton farm, Havant on Wednesday 24th June 2026

Watch as farm animals are kept cool in the sweltering temperatures

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

Nearly six in 10 think animals working with humans is something we’ve largely chosen not to think about in society.

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

Stephanie Barrett and Tico on the hunt for water leaks in Hampshire.

Super-sniffer spaniels track down water leaks for Southern Water

SHEBA have teamed up with Brit-nominated musician Cat Burns to launch its Ignored to Adored campaign.

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

Watch as ducks rescued from the M27 have a happy ending

Rescuer was at the "right place at right time" to save stranded ducks
An RSPCA rescuer has revealed how they in “the right place at right time” to save duck family who were stranded on the busy M27.
Kelly Brown

Fire crews rescued a dog walker after he was chased up a tree by an "angry cow" on the Isle of Wight.

Dog walker rescued after being chased up a tree by an "angry cow"

Ad Feature Escape for less this winter to the Isle of Wight

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas: making the season easier with an Animed pet food subscription

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas

77 per cent of grown-ups admit they have been posed an animal question from their child they didn’t know the answer to.

Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge

Fringe, a one-year-old domestic short hair cat, is looking for his forever home with patient owners.

"Sensitive" cat is desperately searching for purfect home

Fringe, a one-year-old domestic short hair cat is looking for a loving home after ending up in the care of RSPCA's Stubbington Ark.

Adorable cat desperately searching for loving home with patient owners

Wolverley CE Secondary School keeps about 30 different species in its dedicated animal centre

Inside one of Britain’s most unique schools - with its own meerkats

They were the spine-chilling urban legends shared across schoolyards across the world - but most of those Halloween yarns turn out to be steeped in moral panics or irresponsible pet owners.

The truth behind some of our favourite Schoolyard horror stories

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Pipistrelle bat species are one of the more common ones to find inside

What you should do if bats choose your house to hibernate this autumn
Bats have strong legal protections - even if they’ve snuck into your roof 🦇
Amber Allott

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

Crowds enjoyed the final days of the season at Stubbington Ark for its annual Summer Fayre

Animal lovers enjoy Stubbington Ark's Summer Fayre - pictures

Staunton Farm in Havant was forced to close on Wednesday, August 27 due to a water outage.

Popular farm forced to close due to burst water main in the area

The Reserve at Chester Zoo is set to welcome its first guests this week.

Inside new UK Reserve where you watch giraffes and zebras from balcony

Simon will read from his latest book and Sunday Times Bestseller, Dwell.

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage returns to New Theatre Royal to hold special evenin...

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Scrumpy the Jackapoo, the newest mascot of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Adorable dog Scrumpy becomes new HMS Queen Elizabeth mascot

The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners comnig away winners.

Pictured - Snobby Doggy won Dog Groomer of the YearPhotos by Alex Shute

11 pictures from glitzy award ceremony celebrating Animal Star Awards

Arctic foxes share blood-lolly birthday treat

Super-sweet Arctic fox pups celebrate birthday - with a blood lolly

Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry.

Cruel pet owner whacks two dogs with spade and yells 'next one'

Fluffy rare camel calf wobbles with mum in adorable video

Super-sweet fluffy camel goes for his first wobbly adventure

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

Marwell Wildlife is getting ready to open the doors to The Keepers Kitchen, a new 100-seater café, next week.

Marwell unveils 'beautiful' new 100-seater cafe - In pictures

We had 'dream wedding' after winning free ceremony at wildlife park

Killer whales breach off the coast of Scotland.

Watch unbelievable moment killer whales breach off coast of Scotland

Massive shark circles waters off UK coast.

Watch: Massive shark circles waters off UK coast

Pet allergies.

Watch: Vet expert shares signs of allergies in pets

Wolverine kits.

Watch: Cute baby wolverine kits venture outside for the first time

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Hatching some New Friends

Bedhampton care home residents are visited by a friendly duckling for a morning ...

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

Wonky the lamb.

Watch: Lively lamb with wonky walk beats the odds to survive

Baby giraffe.

Watch: Cute newborn baby giraffe stands for first time

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

Mia the Dutch Shepherd.

Watch: Britain's most unwanted dog Mia finally finds forever home