Pet rats "are excellent companions and they are clean in a way that we don’t anticipate from what we think about wild rats," said Michael Keiley of the MSPCA.

On a hot February morning, Galápagos National Park rangers released 50 giant tortoises back to Floreana Island—marking the ...

A woman has shared her horror after collecting her 'little poodle' from the dog groomers - but she didn't even recognise her ...

One consequence of climate change none of us predicted is a plague of rats, their numbers swelling thanks to a record hot summer followed by endless rain. And our region is affected more than most by ...

A dog owner was left 'traumatised' after picking up her pet from the groomers - and was left saying 'who is this?' after seeing his new look.

Arizona is home to seven species of toads and all of them are toxic. Here's everything to know about these amphibians and what to do if you find one.

The Manchester Terrier team, competing as "MRU", stole the show at Crufts 2026 by winning the prestigious Obreedience competition at Birmingham’s NEC, outshining 10 rivals ...

While I had to accept that I was never going to meet the cat on my way to school, the fact remains that at one time, the European Wildcat did indeed prowl the ancient woodlands of the Ox Mountain. The ...

There are plenty of dangerous beasts out there whose teeth, claws, horns and hoofs can do some serious harm to a mere human. We’ve rounded up the deadliest of them all – from bears and crocodiles to ...

While there are a number of large dog breeds whose intelligence allows them to become skilled working dogs, small dogs should ...

The "most beautiful" breeds of dog in the world have been named by specialists, and placing first are three breeds with ...