Animals

Donna Marie Woodhouse had an incredibly close encounter with a pod of orcas.

Watch: Woman films surreal up-close encounter with majestic orca pod

Nigel Cooper and his Koi pond in Ulverston, Cumbria.

Fish-eating otters killed my koi-carp. Now my dog scares them away

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

I rescue exotic pets. They're cute 'til they turn into horrible teens

Flop the Humboldt penguin in the baby bouncer.

Watch: Fluffy baby penguin learns to stand again using baby bouncer

Take a look at six rescue dogs looking for their forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

The horses are 'no longer at risk', according to the RSPCA, but the field is still flooded

More than 750 signatures on petition to relocate Wellingborough horses

The stranded horses in Wellingborough

Horses stranded in Wellingborough floodwater 'no longer at risk'

Mario, Bowie and Cole are looking for their forever homes

Kettering animal sanctuary struggling to re-home three cats in its care

A poll of 2,000 meat-eaters found the youngest generation are most conscious about where their food originated from

Gen Z feel twice as guilty about eating meat than the over-65s

Shares range from as little as £25 to £70 and investors can buy up to £10,000 worth of shares.

Ad Feature Gallop into Christmas with the perfect gift for horse lovers

Tigers in the snow at West Midlands Safari Park.

Adorable video shows rare tiger enjoying the snowy weather at zoo

With snow and ice blanketing parts of the UK, here's what the experts say about walking your dog in cold weather,

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

Dozens of birdwatchers flock to a quiet cul-de-sac in Shelf, near Halifax, after a rare bird was sighted perched on a garden washing line.

Watch: Crowds gather to see rare bird last seen in UK ten years ago

Watch: Baby red panda dies at zoo from 'stress caused by fireworks'

Border Collie Jax.

Watch: Dog struck down with chronic cough saved thanks to Shania Twain

Mary the elephant takes a shower.

Watch: Elephant known as “queen of showering” uses hose to rinse off
Watch as a smart Asian elephant named Mary uses a hose to take a shower - gripping the pipe with her trunk.
Jessica Martin

Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using a unique technique at Paignton Zoo in Devon.

Watch: Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using unique technique at zoo

Take a look at Northants rescue dogs looking for a forever home this week

SEVEN abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

Firefighters helping rescue the Harris hawk in Northampton yesterday (Wednesday)

Harris hawk rescued by firefighters after becoming entangled with TV aerial

Chainsaw artist create life-size WW2 soldier for Remembrance Day

Armistice Day: Watch as chainsaw artist creates lifesize WW2 soldier

Haggis the pygmy hippo calf.

Watch: Rare tiny ‘Moo Deng’ pygmy hippo calf born at zoo

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

Video grab as a camel was rescued from being stuck in mud in the middle of a desert using an excavator.

Camel stuck knee-deep in mud gets rescued...using a digger

A polar bear working up the courage to jump into a pool.

Watch: Polar bear works up the courage to jump into pool on ninth try

Video footage released by South Yorkshire Police showed Russel's dogs scrambling for water. The bathroom is filthy and appears to be covered in faeces.

Watch: Abandoned dehydrated dogs drink continuously for minutes

Abandoned dogs looking for their forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Seven abandoned yet adorable dogs looking for their forever homes this week

Extremely rare newborn crocodiles born through Chester Zoo

Hear the super-sweet chirps as extremely rare newborn crocodiles hatch
Watch the INCREDIBLE moment some of the world's rarest crocodiles hatch - and listen to their little chirps!
Lucinda Herbert

Six-year-old Luca the Bloodhound struggled to see - until he had a facelift!

Meet the loveable droopy-faced pooch who had a facelift-so he can see!

Edward is a handsome 1-year-old Boxer mix who joined us from the pound. Full of energy, he requires an active home with a patient family committed to ongoing training. He should do well with children over the age of 16. We are still assessing how he feels about other animals.

Five abandoned yet adorable dogs looking for their forever homes this week

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Bear is looking for his forever home after spending 4 years in kennels.

Watch: Dog who is 'not cute or small' seeks home after 4-year wait

Flock of sheep flee in terror during fireworks display near farm

Flock of sheep flee in terror during fireworks display near farm

Robyn Swan sold all her belongings to live in a shipping container.

Watch: Woman lives bill-free in a shipping container in rural Scotland

Alpacas spotted taking a stroll down city centre street.

Watch: Alpacas spotted taking afternoon stroll down city centre street

Pesto the penguin at Sea Life Melbourne.

Watch: 22.5kg fluffy penguin called Pesto waddles around his enclosure

BN - SGB-6148 - Kate from Barratt Homes presenting Kate from Animals in Need with their cheque

Animal charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire homebuilder

Five wild boars outside a pub in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.

Five wild boars spotted roaming outside a pub

Watch: Dog stuck 8m deep in rock before she's freed in rescue mission

The minke or fin whale washed up on Headland Beach, Hartlepool.

Watch: Massive whale washed up on British beach

Jackie Leek takes her giant pet tortoise called Mr Miyagi on regular walks to the pub.

Watch: Grandmother takes her pet tortoise to the pub with her

Grandmother Debra Martin is tackled to the ground by her golden retriever.

Watch: Grandmother is tackled to ground by her ball-obsessed dog

Margaret Lees with her cows as they cross the road from Park Farm in Ramsbottom.

Watch: Farmer stunned after driver complains about cows crossing road

Cinnamon the capybara is located and captured.

Watch: Capybara is captured after week of ‘living her best life’

Sandy is a beautiful Boxer/Bully X with a wonderful personality. She is an incredibly special dog, a little shy, but willing to trust and play once you have met. She seems relaxed around other dogs. She is happy to play alone or with you if you have a ball. She’s got a lovely nature, but is a bit reserved. She travels well.

Six abandoned yet adorable dogs looking for their forever homes this week

Tiny porcupine nibbles baby sweetcorn at Battersea Children’s Zoo

Tiny porcupine nibbles baby sweetcorn at Battersea Children’s Zoo

An undercover investigation by animal rights activist Joey Carbstrong revealed the disturbing abuse at Stockton Grange Farm, in Shropshire which supplies international dairy firm Müller.

Secret video shows farm worker appearing to hit and kick cows

Adorable video shows lemurs ding yoga in the sun at Blackpool Zoo

Adorable video shows lemurs doing yoga in the sun at Blackpool Zoo

Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare a loggerhead sea turtle into the sea off the coast of Horta in the Azores

Heartwarming moment loggerhead sea turtle is released back in the wild

Doris the chicken, with resident Joan, what an enjoyable moment for all

Animal petting party fun for Elm Bank Care Home residents

Adorable sleepy raccoons lounge around at Northumberland Zoo

Watch these super-cute sleepy raccoons lounge around at the zoo

Sam and Beth with their partners are raising money for Animals In Need in Little Irchester

Kennel assistant to scale Ben Nevis to raise funds for Animals In Need

The open day raised £7,000 to help with the charity's work

'The most we have ever raised' as Animals In Need open day raises £7,000

Just some of the dogs in Northamptonshire this week who need a forever home.

Six abandoned yet adorable dogs looking for their forever homes this week

Meet the adorable one-horned Rhino - a gentle giant who loves to play

Meet the adorable one-horned Rhino - a gentle giant who loves to play

Animals In Need in Little Irchester is holding an open day on Sunday (September 8)

Come and say hello at Animals In Need's open day this weekend