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bbc.com'Devastation' as gorilla dies days after moving to new home
Bristol Zoo Project Jock, 42, was one of the oldest silverbacks in the UK A silverback western lowland gorilla has died days after he was moved to a new home.
CT scans provide vital answers for animals at Smarden's Big Cat Sanctuary
Amur tiger Luca, mainland clouded leopard Django and cheetah Mo had scans in October.
Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
Much-loved unlikely animal friends die on same day in Newquay Zoo
The zoo's spokesperson said euthanasia had been the "kindest thing" for Al and Johnson. A tapir and a capybara that had developed a strong bond were put to sleep on the same day so neither would be lonely.
Three-legged puma Nigel remembered with memorial
Nigel was one of the favourites at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. A memorial has been unveiled at a wildlife park in honour of Nigel, a three-legged puma who became a visitor favourite before his death last year.
Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan
An abandoned baby monkey who broke millions of hearts online, after being spotted hugging an orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, has finally found comfort among his own kind.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.
Newquay Zoo penguin pool upgraded ahead of breeding season
There are currently 15 Humboldt penguins at Newquay Zoo. A penguin pool at a zoo has reopened with a new viewing area staff hope will give visitors a closer look at the birds.
Lion DNA convicts poachers in world first
Lion DNA has been used to successfully prosecute poachers for the first time in the world, it has emerged.
How Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Essex, became a 41-dog graveyard
Drone images of Save A Paw's compound showed forensic officers hunting for dog remains. Warning: This article contains distressing content. Save A Paw was meant to be a place of hope for the dogs sent there by their owners.
Scientists crack open the 'black box' of cancer in cats
Over 10 million cats are kept as pets in the UK. The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways to treat cancers in both.
Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector
Marie Fox Marie Fox said it felt "incredibly special" to give Daisy a safe and loving home A kitten that was abandoned on a ScotRail train last month has been given a new home by a ticket inspector who first helped to look after her.
Marwell Zoo keeper on 'privilege' to work with endangered species
Marwell Zoo As a hoofstock animal keeper, Rhiannon looks after "everything with hooves" "It's a privilege to work with so many species and it's a bit of a pinch me moment sometimes," says Rhiannon Wolff.
Colchester Zoo confirms death of sea lion with 'special sparkle'
Colchester Zoological Society Winnipeg had lived at Colchester Zoo since 2003 Animal keepers have paid tribute to a sea lion who has died more than two decades after she settled into her home at a zoo.
Staffordshire man who ran illegal pet shop from home jailed
Alex McIntyre West Midlands Staffordshire Police Robert Gillan, 40, was jailed for two years and eight months. A man who sold exotic birds and other animals from an illegal pet shop based at his home has been jailed.
'Rare sighting' of walrus on rocks off Elie
The walrus was spotted resting on rocks off the coast of Elie. A walrus has been spotted off the coast of Fife in a "rare sighting". It was seen resting on rocks near Elie and was reported to the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR).
Donkey sanctuary closes to public due to £50k weather damage
Severn Valley Rescue has launched an appeal for help in raising funds to fix the damage. A donkey sanctuary has been forced to temporarily close to the public due to £50,000 worth of damage caused by the "wettest winter they have ever faced".
Seal gets caught up in 'record breaking' net on Falmouth beach
A seal was rescued on a Cornish beach after it got tangled up in a "record breaking" fishing net. British Divers Marine Life Rescue said the net was 30.7m (100ft) long.
Scotland's only African elephant dies aged 54
The only African elephant in Scotland has died at her home at Blair Drummond Safari Park, aged 54. The park said Mondula, known as Mondy, was put to sleep after a recent spate of ill-health related to age-related complications.
Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards
These women work with the local forest department to track and protect the snow leopard species In one of India's coldest and most remote regions, a group of women have taken on an unlikely role: protecting one of Asia's most elusive predators, the snow leopard.
Stranded dolphin seen swimming in Cornwall river found dead
A dolphin seen swimming in a river in Cornwall has been found dead after becoming stranded. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) service said the animal was first spotted in the Helford River, near Gweek, on Monday.
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
PA Media Police dog (PD) Finn was stabbed in the line of duty while protecting his handler A former police dog handler says a law to protect service animals is not being implemented properly.
Rare leopard cub Zeya in first public appearance at Dartmoor Zoo
The zoo is asking visitors to be calm and quiet to help Zeya feel safe. A Devon zoo has revealed its rare Amur leopard cub Zeya to the public. The cub's name comes from the River Zeya, in the Amur region of eastern Russia, where the species lives in the wild, said Dartmoor Zoo.
From bad omen to national treasure: The rare bone-swallower stork saved by a female army
Once known as a bird of ill omen, India's endangered hargila has gained an army of protectors. Now it's beginning to bounce back.
Stay or go: What's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?
A lone coyote that swam more than a mile across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island is being monitored by scientists and could be moved if its presence threatens birds on the infamous Californian island. The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.
'Devastation' as gorilla dies days after moving to new home
Bristol Zoo Project Jock, 42, was one of the oldest silverbacks in the UK A silverback western lowland gorilla has died days after he was moved to a new home.
CT scans provide vital answers for animals at Smarden's Big Cat Sanctuary
Amur tiger Luca, mainland clouded leopard Django and cheetah Mo had scans in October.
Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
Much-loved unlikely animal friends die on same day in Newquay Zoo
The zoo's spokesperson said euthanasia had been the "kindest thing" for Al and Johnson. A tapir and a capybara that had developed a strong bond were put to sleep on the same day so neither would be lonely.
Three-legged puma Nigel remembered with memorial
Nigel was one of the favourites at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. A memorial has been unveiled at a wildlife park in honour of Nigel, a three-legged puma who became a visitor favourite before his death last year.
Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan
An abandoned baby monkey who broke millions of hearts online, after being spotted hugging an orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, has finally found comfort among his own kind.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.
Newquay Zoo penguin pool upgraded ahead of breeding season
There are currently 15 Humboldt penguins at Newquay Zoo. A penguin pool at a zoo has reopened with a new viewing area staff hope will give visitors a closer look at the birds.
Lion DNA convicts poachers in world first
Lion DNA has been used to successfully prosecute poachers for the first time in the world, it has emerged.
How Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Essex, became a 41-dog graveyard
Drone images of Save A Paw's compound showed forensic officers hunting for dog remains. Warning: This article contains distressing content. Save A Paw was meant to be a place of hope for the dogs sent there by their owners.
Scientists crack open the 'black box' of cancer in cats
Over 10 million cats are kept as pets in the UK. The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways to treat cancers in both.
Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector
Marie Fox Marie Fox said it felt "incredibly special" to give Daisy a safe and loving home A kitten that was abandoned on a ScotRail train last month has been given a new home by a ticket inspector who first helped to look after her.
Marwell Zoo keeper on 'privilege' to work with endangered species
Marwell Zoo As a hoofstock animal keeper, Rhiannon looks after "everything with hooves" "It's a privilege to work with so many species and it's a bit of a pinch me moment sometimes," says Rhiannon Wolff.
Colchester Zoo confirms death of sea lion with 'special sparkle'
Colchester Zoological Society Winnipeg had lived at Colchester Zoo since 2003 Animal keepers have paid tribute to a sea lion who has died more than two decades after she settled into her home at a zoo.
Staffordshire man who ran illegal pet shop from home jailed
Alex McIntyre West Midlands Staffordshire Police Robert Gillan, 40, was jailed for two years and eight months. A man who sold exotic birds and other animals from an illegal pet shop based at his home has been jailed.
'Rare sighting' of walrus on rocks off Elie
The walrus was spotted resting on rocks off the coast of Elie. A walrus has been spotted off the coast of Fife in a "rare sighting". It was seen resting on rocks near Elie and was reported to the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR).
Donkey sanctuary closes to public due to £50k weather damage
Severn Valley Rescue has launched an appeal for help in raising funds to fix the damage. A donkey sanctuary has been forced to temporarily close to the public due to £50,000 worth of damage caused by the "wettest winter they have ever faced".
Seal gets caught up in 'record breaking' net on Falmouth beach
A seal was rescued on a Cornish beach after it got tangled up in a "record breaking" fishing net. British Divers Marine Life Rescue said the net was 30.7m (100ft) long.
Scotland's only African elephant dies aged 54
The only African elephant in Scotland has died at her home at Blair Drummond Safari Park, aged 54. The park said Mondula, known as Mondy, was put to sleep after a recent spate of ill-health related to age-related complications.
Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards
These women work with the local forest department to track and protect the snow leopard species In one of India's coldest and most remote regions, a group of women have taken on an unlikely role: protecting one of Asia's most elusive predators, the snow leopard.
Stranded dolphin seen swimming in Cornwall river found dead
A dolphin seen swimming in a river in Cornwall has been found dead after becoming stranded. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) service said the animal was first spotted in the Helford River, near Gweek, on Monday.
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
PA Media Police dog (PD) Finn was stabbed in the line of duty while protecting his handler A former police dog handler says a law to protect service animals is not being implemented properly.
Rare leopard cub Zeya in first public appearance at Dartmoor Zoo
The zoo is asking visitors to be calm and quiet to help Zeya feel safe. A Devon zoo has revealed its rare Amur leopard cub Zeya to the public. The cub's name comes from the River Zeya, in the Amur region of eastern Russia, where the species lives in the wild, said Dartmoor Zoo.
From bad omen to national treasure: The rare bone-swallower stork saved by a female army
Once known as a bird of ill omen, India's endangered hargila has gained an army of protectors. Now it's beginning to bounce back.
Stay or go: What's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?
A lone coyote that swam more than a mile across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island is being monitored by scientists and could be moved if its presence threatens birds on the infamous Californian island. The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.
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