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Scientists have determined that a giant salamander previously housed at the London Zoo not only represents a newly discovered species — it’s also likely the largest…
Read More Scientists believe this newly discovered ‘giant salamander’ is the world’s largest amphibian
A two-headed baby rattlesnake has been found in a New Jersey, US, forest. The creature, which has been named Double Dave, appears to have two…
Read More Two-headed rattlesnake ‘Double Dave’ rescued from certain death by scientists
Passengers on board an American Airlines flight this week were joined by a surprising fellow traveller – a miniature horse! The pony, named Flirty, didn't…
Read More Passengers surprised as woman boards flight with her miniature horse
In southwest Florida, any sighting of the state’s iconic panther — on your porch, lounging in the backyard, advancing toward you on a trail —…
Read More Florida’s Panthers Hit With Mysterious Crippling Disorder
Seals with frisbees trapped on their necks have been spotted on the UK coast, as the number of animals affected by plastic litter reaches an…
Read More Heartbreaking images show seal in agony with frisbee trapped round its neck
While humpback whales ’ diets usually consists of krill, anchovies and the odd sardine, one humpback accidentally got a mouthful of a slightly bigger animal…
Read More Sea lion gets caught in humpback whale’s mouth in ‘true Jonah experience’
How does spending your day on a beautiful island, basking in the sunshine by the pool, and hanging out with puppies all day sound? Well,…
Read More Bali hotel lets you play with puppies by the pool and stays are only £19 a night
Illnesses that can pass from animals to humans are known as zoonotic. These types of illnesses can be common and are typically spread through contact…
Read More 11 diseases that can pass from animals to humans
A German circus has stopped using real-life animals in its performances and changed to holograms instead. Circus Roncalli, which was founded in 1976, uses 3D…
Read More Circus swaps real animals for holograms
Q. Humans can’t drink seawater. So what do sea lions, whales, dolphins and sea birds drink? A. Marine animals may consume both freshwater and saltwater.…
Read More These Animals Are Surrounded by Water. But What Do They Drink?
A man who was raised by dogs as a child has spoken of how the stray animals on the street saved his life. Ivan Mishukov,…
Read More Former feral child raised by dogs recalls how strays fed him and kept him warm
The animals of the world are set to ‘downsize’ during the next 100 years. The change in diversity will happen as humans continue to destroy…
Read More Animals set to 'downsize' over the next century as humans destroy their habitats
A flightless bird that became extinct when its home island became flooded by the sea "came back to life" when a similar species evolved in…
Read More Extinct flightless bird ‘comes back to life after evolving for second time’
The planet in the middle ofa mass extinction— the sixth time in Earth’s history that a wide swath of species are experiencing a major collapse…
Read More The world's living creatures are disappearing at unprecedented rates — here's what we stand to lose, according to a landmark UN report
Nearly 50,000 animals have been killed in seven years at Ministry of Defence’s top secret Porton Down research base by being shot, blown up, gassed…
Read More Nearly 50,000 animals have been killed at top secret MoD site
They’re known for their sense of smell, and now it seems that dogs are so good at picking up odours that they can even sniff…
Read More Dogs can smell cancer in blood with 97% accuracy, study reveals
Indonesia's Komodo Island has long drawn crowds of visitors thanks to the impressive population of Komodo dragons which reside here. However, it looks like tourists…
Read More Komodo Island could ban tourists after reports of people smuggling dragons
Human overpopulation is threatening iconic animals in the Masai Mara and Serengeti national parks as wildebeest, zebra and gazelles struggle against the surge of people…
Read More Iconic Serengeti animals are threatened by a surge in settlements
Cheat viewers were left horrified by the series opener of the four-part ITV drama on Monday, as a cat was brutally killed. Viewers threatened to…
Read More Cheat viewers threaten to boycott ITV drama over animal cruelty as cat is killed
A woman suffered serious injuries to her arm after being attacked by a jaguar at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, just outside Phoenix,…
Read More Woman attacked by jaguar while taking selfie at zoo
Siberian ‘medicine men’ are being investigated after five camels were slaughtered in a sacrificial rite – intended to make Russia and its people stronger. The…
Read More Camels slaughtered in ‘barbaric’ sacrifice carried out once every 300 years
This is the distressing sight of a herd of New Forest ponies gorging on rubbish left out in the street. There are fears the famous…
Read More Ponies gorge on rubbish left out on the street as council rejects wheelie bins
First we had a sausage dog café , and now an entire FESTIVAL dedicated to dogs is coming to the UK. It’s two days of…
Read More Stop everything because a dog festival is coming to the UK and it’s adorable
PETERSFIELD, England — A Tinder-inspired app is helping farmers match up potential partners for their cattle. Called “Tudder” — a mix of dating app Tinder…
Read More Cows now have their own dating app
It really otter know better. A wily otter was rescued Friday from the University of Winnipeg after it was found apparently living under a green…
Read More Playful river otter rescued from freezing underneath garbage bin near University of Winnipeg
VILNIUS, Lithuania — If the pooch melts your heart, swipe right. Animal lovers in Lithuania have created a mobile application inspired by the popular dating…
Read More This app helps aspiring dog owners find the perfect pooch
A woman has been killed by a pack of dogs after they chased her, pulled her to the ground and ripped her apart. Margarita was…
Read More Terrified woman chased by pack of dogs seconds before they maul her to death
A terrified man can be heard screaming as a huge hippo charges his truck on a motorway. The man was filming on his mobile phone…
Read More Man screams in fear as angry HIPPO charges his car in fit of rage
The so-called “world’s loneliest duck” has died on a remote Pacific island after being attacked by a dog. Trevor, a mallard, became something of a…
Read More ‘World’s loneliest duck’ mauled to death by dog on remote island
A woman dubbed the ‘Sheath Queen’ has revealed what it’s like to clean horses’ genitals for a living – and it’s a messy task that…
Read More ‘Sheath Queen’ reveals why clean horses’ genitals for £25 a go