Meerkats killed after tunnel collapses at Leicestershire Wildlife Park
Only one of them was rescued After the tunnel they were digging caved in on them, almost an entire mob of meerkats has died at a Leicestershire wildlife attraction. The meerkats, which were being kept at Tropical Birdland in Desford, became trapped under mud and rubble this week and only one was pulled out alive. […]
1 week ago
Noel Edmonds sparks controversy after ‘freeing’ two farm-shop lobsters into the sea
People are dubbing it ‘lobstergate’ Noel Edmonds has sparked controversy after he posted a video to his Instagram in which he “freed” two farm-shop lobsters into the sea. In the minute-long video, Edmonds, 77, explains that he and his wife Liz Davies were at a farm-shop on the Isle of Man and felt “uncomfortable” about […]
1 month ago
All animals die after fire tears through children’s mini zoo
Heartbreaking news. A fire broke out at a children’s soft play centre and mini zoo in Hertfordshire, tragically killing all the animals in the building. After a blaze was reported at around 3 am on Wednesday morning, ten fire engines were dispatched to The Jungle Box on the Watermill Industrial Estate in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. The […]
3 months ago
Scientists release previously extinct marsupial in Australia after 30 years
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. […]
4 months ago
Ricky Gervais receives award for unwavering advocacy for animals
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 […]
5 months ago
RSPCA say they’re ‘at capacity’ as it urges people to adopt
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 […]
5 months ago