Animals

Incredible news A once-extinct marsupial has been released in Australia after being bred for survival. The eastern barred bandicoot was declared extinct in the wild in 1991 after the population dwindled to just 60 living in a rubbish tip in Victoria by the late 1980s. Previous attempts to reintroduce it have failed because of inbreeding. […]

1 month ago

He previously donated £2.5 million in animal charities Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has received the Jane Goodall Award for Unwavering Advocacy for Animals. He accepted the award during The Hope Gala 2026 in London, at the inaugural event which celebrated the life and legacy of Dr Jane Goodall, who passed away last year. Jane […]

2 months ago

It comes after a rise in number of incidents Following a surge in rescues where 10, 20 and even 100 pets were found kept at the same address, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is pleading for people to adopt animals in its care across the south. More than 4000 rescues […]

2 months ago

They euthanised an entire pack of wolves An animal park in the UK has euthanised an entire pack of wolves, saying that they had ‘no choice’. Wildwood, which is in Herne Common near Herne Bay in Kent, euthanised the animals as an ‘absolute last resort’ after ‘severe aggression’ that came from a ‘rapid breakdown in […]

2 months ago

Good news pet owners! A price cap is set to be introduced on vet prescription fees, as well as other changes, the UK’s competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to step in following a three-year investigation which found prices had been rising at nearly twice the rate of inflation while […]

2 months ago

The most common pet names have been revealed Check how popular – or unique – your pet’s name is by using this handy tool. Simply type in your animal’s name and see how many others share it – or whether they’re one of a kind. It follows research which revealed some of the most popular […]

4 months ago