Cheetahs at Oregon Zoo show off their speed chasing balls thrown from a catapult
A custom-built catapult is offering cheetahs at Oregon Zoo a chance to reach incredible speeds in their enclosure when chasing balls for play.
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Watch this baby sun bear enjoying hugs from their mum
The UK’s first sun bear cub was born at Chester Zoo in June and fans have been tracking the adorable little one’s progress on social media.
Tayside centre seeking new homes for corn snakes housed for 164 days
Scottish animal charity, the SPCA is looking to re-home two corn snakes, Jackson and Pip, which are currently staying in its Angus centre.
A flock of fluffy Caribbean flamingo chicks has hatched at Chester Zoo
A fluffy new flock of 21 Caribbean flamingo chicks has hatched at Chester Zoo.
Elusive pine marten caught on camera in Kielder forest
Camera traps have recorded rare pine martens in Northumberland’s Kielder forest for the first time since it was planted in 1926.
VIDEO: Summer leaves Angus, Tayside and Fife animal re-homing centre ‘chock-a-block’
Ferrets, snakes, rabbits, a squab, a tortoise and a number of cats sit side-by-side in neighbouring pens, many having been there for months awaiting new owners.
‘Severe’ decline in mountain hares in eastern Highlands – study
The number of mountain hares on moorlands in the eastern Scottish Highlands has fallen to less than 1% of the level recorded more than 60 years ago, according to a long-term study.
Elephants in Auckland celebrate World Elephant Day with colourful ice cakes
Two Asian elephants at Auckland Zoo celebrated World Elephant Day with some of the fanciest-looking ice cakes you’ve ever seen.
This cute baby rhino playing in the sand at Chester Zoo will make your day
A one-week-old rhino calf, who was born in front of onlookers at Chester Zoo, has ventured outside to play for the first time under the watchful eye of mum Malindi.
Here’s what happens when one dog wants to swim and one really doesn’t
When you picture two dogs playing by the water you probably imagine both of them splashing around, but not every pooch is keen on the wet stuff.