Animals1 day agoGiant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 yearsOne hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. 1 day ago2 days agoViral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutanA young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.2 days ago2 days agoPenguin pool upgraded ahead of breeding seasonA new viewing area is an "important milestone", keepers at the Cornwall zoo say.2 days ago3 days agoHackney resident's fox rescue sparks unusual bondAn injured fox is nursed back to life thanks to a "strong connection" with a Hackney resident.3 days ago3 days agoCats may hold clues for human cancer treatmentThe household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.3 days ago3 days agoLion DNA helps convict poachers for first timeInvestigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.3 days ago4 days agoKitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspectorThe cat was found in a carrier on a rail service between Helensburgh and Edinburgh last month.4 days ago15 Feb 2026Zoo keeper for endangered species feels privilegedHoofstock animal keeper Rhiannon Wolff talks about her day at the zoo and her favourite animals.15 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Valentine's Day: My cat Romeo takes 'Viagra'A cat in Hampshire is prescribed the erectile dysfunction drug for his lung condition.14 Feb 2026...
