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Otters Starsky and Hutch were born at the zoo in 2015 and had lived there their whole lives Two Asian small-clawed otters have been put down by a Telford zoo due to long standing health conditions with their kidneys. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World says it decided to let the male otters go "peacefully together".
Baby goats found dumped in Kent bin recovering well
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats Things are looking positive now for Veolia and Biffa Two baby goats found dumped in a bin are recovering well following their "poor start" to life, according those looking after them.
Dolphins and young rescued after stranding on Orkney beach
Six common dolphins including two calves became stranded in the Bay of Tuquoy off Westray on Tuesday.
'This mysterious little beast is returning to our forests': Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'
Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.
Monkeys on the loose in St Louis, Missouri after four-day search
Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.
Kent sanctuary rescues baby goats found dumped in bin
Matt Huggins Veolia was struggling to walk but has taken her first steps, rescuers said Two baby goats were found abandoned in a bin just hours after they were born, prompting a "heartbreaking" rescue, a Kent animal sanctuary has said.
The animals saved in Greece's ancient accidental 'arks'
Human activity has "severely altered" an estimated 75% of the world's land area , seriously impacting plant and animal life, according to a 2025 UN report. Vertebrate populations have declined by 73% since 1970, while almost two in five plant species face the threat of extinction.
New Zealand: Six whales die after mass stranding on remote beach
Some 55 whales had washed up on Farewell Spit on Thursday Six whales have died on a remote beach in New Zealand's South Island following a mass stranding and volunteers are racing against time to get 15 others that are still alive back to the sea.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.
Dehydrated seal rescued after travelling from Cornwall to Wales
Caroline Robinson South West RSPCA The RSPCA said the seal was found at St Brides Bay in Pembrokeshire A grey seal pup is receiving specialist care after he was found dehydrated and underweight following a 120km (75 miles) journey.
Sea Life London holds talks on future of its gentoo penguins
The discussions follow a campaign against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the site.
How AI is helping to study tourist impact on seals
Artificial intelligence is helping the study of seal numbers at a protected Scottish site by drastically cutting how long it takes to assess data.
New beetle named after Jersey conservationist Gerald Durrell
The Macratria durrelli is part of a larger group known as antlike flower beetles A new type of beetle has been named in tribute to Gerald Durrell, the author and naturalist who founded Jersey Zoo.
Horse rescued after getting stuck in pond on Carbis Moor
A horse that got stuck in a pond on moorland had to be hauled out by firefighters. The animal was found 3ft (0.9m) deep in mud and water on Carbis Moor near St Austell, Cornwall, on the morning of 2 January.
Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".
Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA's top 2025 rescues
The charity released a list of "heart-warming tales" showing how animals have been helped in 2025.
Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
The sounds revealing the secrets of world's most elusive whales
Beaked whales are rarely spotted. Now scientists are using underwater sounds to help identify these elusive creatures.
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline.
'After 200 years, we're seeing this species again': The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands
Freed from the threat of invasive predators, Galapagos birds are performing astonishing feats of return and innovation – 200 years after Charles Darwin visited the archipelago.
Isle of Wight: Rescued bears are 'thriving', sanctuary says
The bears have gained weight since arriving and have been exploring every inch of their enclosure.
The best nature photography of 2025
From acrobatic gorillas to maritime lions and fluorescent plants, here are the most eye-catching shots of the natural world from 2025.
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England
The government is planning to end the use of hen cages as part of a raft of proposals to improve animal welfare standards in England.
Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters
A wildlife charity has declared 2025 "the Year of the Blooming Octopus" after record numbers were spotted off the south-west coast of England.
'Her behaviour could be extreme': The woman who gave her life to save the gorillas
Dian Fossey transformed our view of mountain gorillas while fighting to save them. But she was also a flawed obsessive whose murder remains a mystery to this day.
Two Asian otters put down at Telford zoo over health conditions
Otters Starsky and Hutch were born at the zoo in 2015 and had lived there their whole lives Two Asian small-clawed otters have been put down by a Telford zoo due to long standing health conditions with their kidneys. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World says it decided to let the male otters go "peacefully together".
Baby goats found dumped in Kent bin recovering well
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats Things are looking positive now for Veolia and Biffa Two baby goats found dumped in a bin are recovering well following their "poor start" to life, according those looking after them.
Dolphins and young rescued after stranding on Orkney beach
Six common dolphins including two calves became stranded in the Bay of Tuquoy off Westray on Tuesday.
'This mysterious little beast is returning to our forests': Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'
Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.
Monkeys on the loose in St Louis, Missouri after four-day search
Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.
Kent sanctuary rescues baby goats found dumped in bin
Matt Huggins Veolia was struggling to walk but has taken her first steps, rescuers said Two baby goats were found abandoned in a bin just hours after they were born, prompting a "heartbreaking" rescue, a Kent animal sanctuary has said.
The animals saved in Greece's ancient accidental 'arks'
Human activity has "severely altered" an estimated 75% of the world's land area , seriously impacting plant and animal life, according to a 2025 UN report. Vertebrate populations have declined by 73% since 1970, while almost two in five plant species face the threat of extinction.
New Zealand: Six whales die after mass stranding on remote beach
Some 55 whales had washed up on Farewell Spit on Thursday Six whales have died on a remote beach in New Zealand's South Island following a mass stranding and volunteers are racing against time to get 15 others that are still alive back to the sea.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.
Dehydrated seal rescued after travelling from Cornwall to Wales
Caroline Robinson South West RSPCA The RSPCA said the seal was found at St Brides Bay in Pembrokeshire A grey seal pup is receiving specialist care after he was found dehydrated and underweight following a 120km (75 miles) journey.
Sea Life London holds talks on future of its gentoo penguins
The discussions follow a campaign against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the site.
How AI is helping to study tourist impact on seals
Artificial intelligence is helping the study of seal numbers at a protected Scottish site by drastically cutting how long it takes to assess data.
New beetle named after Jersey conservationist Gerald Durrell
The Macratria durrelli is part of a larger group known as antlike flower beetles A new type of beetle has been named in tribute to Gerald Durrell, the author and naturalist who founded Jersey Zoo.
Horse rescued after getting stuck in pond on Carbis Moor
A horse that got stuck in a pond on moorland had to be hauled out by firefighters. The animal was found 3ft (0.9m) deep in mud and water on Carbis Moor near St Austell, Cornwall, on the morning of 2 January.
Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".
Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA's top 2025 rescues
The charity released a list of "heart-warming tales" showing how animals have been helped in 2025.
Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
The sounds revealing the secrets of world's most elusive whales
Beaked whales are rarely spotted. Now scientists are using underwater sounds to help identify these elusive creatures.
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline.
'After 200 years, we're seeing this species again': The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands
Freed from the threat of invasive predators, Galapagos birds are performing astonishing feats of return and innovation – 200 years after Charles Darwin visited the archipelago.
Isle of Wight: Rescued bears are 'thriving', sanctuary says
The bears have gained weight since arriving and have been exploring every inch of their enclosure.
The best nature photography of 2025
From acrobatic gorillas to maritime lions and fluorescent plants, here are the most eye-catching shots of the natural world from 2025.
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England
The government is planning to end the use of hen cages as part of a raft of proposals to improve animal welfare standards in England.
Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters
A wildlife charity has declared 2025 "the Year of the Blooming Octopus" after record numbers were spotted off the south-west coast of England.
'Her behaviour could be extreme': The woman who gave her life to save the gorillas
Dian Fossey transformed our view of mountain gorillas while fighting to save them. But she was also a flawed obsessive whose murder remains a mystery to this day.
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