The Government has announced, what it says, is the biggest animal welfare bill in a generation, including banning trail hunting amid concerns it is a smokescreen for hunting. Emma Ryan reports.

Thousands of Berliners are stocking up on free potatoes after Germany enjoyed the largest bumper harvest in a quarter century.

Have you ever wanted to get up close with adorable otters and other incredible animals in a way that feels personal and ...

Jan. 31 marks the day Ham, a chimpanzee, was launched into sub-orbital space in a Mercury capsule aboard a Redstone rocket to become the first great ape in space.

The doyenne of Australian picture books talks about her creative process, the ‘wild and woolly’ place that inspired Magic Beach – and how a favourite idea was sketched on an aeroplane sick bag ...

Essex Edwina, Stonewall Jackson and Tomothy the turtle will make Groundhog Day predictions in New Jersey.

Lutz Children Museum's groundhog, Charles XI, will make his predication on how much longer for winter on Monday.

Sumatran tigers, like those born at West Midlands Safari Park, are close to extinction in the wild. Baby animals that are being added to the park for 2026 will be given names starting with the letter ...

A barn was destroyed by fire Sunday evening in rural Fairmount, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.

The spotlight returns to Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania every Feb. 2, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney ...

DJL Exotics in Victoria Avenue, Kirby-le-Soken, has become the go-to spot to see snakes and lizards up close. The five-star pet shop launched its immersive reptile experience in 2024. Now it has won ...

This cat was born looking permanently unimpressed. Thanks to some wild fur markings, this cat appears to have thick eyebrows ...