Gramma, San Diego Zoo's 141-year-old tortoise, dies
Gramma, the beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise and San Diego Zoo's oldest resident, has died. Discover her incredible century-spanning life story.
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150 firefighters battle huge Southall warehouse blaze
Approximately 150 firefighters are tackling a major warehouse fire in Southall that has sent huge smoke plumes across London's skyline. Residents advised to keep windows closed.
Nature inFocus 2025 Photography Winners Announced
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos in Dubai to Arctic wolves in Canada.
UK Animal Testing: A Call for Scientific Reform
With 2.8 million animals used in British labs, a scientific revolution offers a humane, effective path forward for medical research. It's time for change.
Expert warning: Fruit dangers for pet tortoises
Veterinary expert Martin Knight advises limiting fruit in pet tortoise diets. Discover proper feeding guidelines and essential care tips for reptile health.
Zoo Chief Plans Major Shake-Up of UK Zoos
New World Association of Zoos and Aquariums president David Field reveals plans to close substandard UK zoos failing conservation and welfare standards. Read the exclusive interview.
RSPCA: Animal Abandonments Soar 23% This Winter
The RSPCA launches an urgent winter appeal as animal abandonments skyrocket, with a seriously ill dog dumped in a sports bag. Help support their vital rescue work.
British woman killed in Chilean Patagonia snowstorm
A British woman was among five tourists killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Rescue teams battled hurricane-force winds and heavy snow.
British woman dies in Chile hiking tragedy
A British woman from Cornwall is among five hikers killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Read the full story of this devastating mountain tragedy.
Reeves Urged to Boost Economy with Narrative
Economist Paul Ormerod argues Chancellor Rachel Reeves must learn from Keynes and create a positive economic narrative to boost Britain's animal spirits and confidence.
British woman dies in Chile blizzard with four tourists
A British woman and four foreign tourists killed in Torres del Paine blizzard. Rescue teams battle extreme weather conditions in Patagonia tragedy. Read the full story.
Stranded humpback whale euthanised in Oregon
A young humpback whale stranded off the Oregon coast was euthanised after a complex rescue operation failed. Read the full heartbreaking story of the rescue attempt.
New health assessment for flat-faced dog breeds
UK introduces voluntary health assessment to tackle disorders in flat-faced dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs. Learn how this initiative aims to improve animal welfare standards.
Guardian's Pet I'll Never Forget column returns
The Guardian's cherished 'Pet I'll Never Forget' column is back. Share your most memorable stories about the pets that changed your life for this beloved feature.
Newborn rescued from toilet cistern in Bangkok
A newborn baby girl was discovered alive inside a toilet cistern in a Bangkok office building. The infant was rushed to hospital and is now safe as police investigate.
London Aquarium under fire over penguin enclosure conditions
Sea Life London Aquarium faces growing campaign to relocate 15 gentoo penguins from controversial basement enclosure. Over 41,000 sign petition demanding better habitat.
London Aquarium to review penguin enclosure after outcry
Sea Life London Aquarium owners pledge to listen to 'constructive ideas' after 75 MPs and activists protest the gentoo penguins' indoor habitat. Discover the full story and what happens next.
AA's New App Revolutionises Breakdown Cover
The AA's new app uses GPS to pinpoint your exact location for faster breakdown rescue. It also helps plan journeys and track MOTs. Discover how it changes roadside assistance.
I'm a Celeb 2025: Real Animals in Bushtucker Trials?
Discover the truth about live insects and animals in I'm a Celebrity's Bushtucker Trials for 2025. Learn what happens to creatures after filming and the rule changes.
Missing RFA sailor search ends off Irish coast
Extensive multi-agency search for missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's northwest coast concludes. Defence Secretary expresses deep sadness. Read the latest.
London woman feeds colony of 20 stray cats
Lexi Lochore accidentally became 'cat mum' to 20 strays in South London, spending £1,000 on vet bills and £60 weekly on food while trying to rehome them.
PETA's Dark Christmas Advert Sparks Controversy
PETA UK's provocative 2025 Christmas advert shows a family dinner turning into a bloodbath to highlight animal slaughter. The campaign aims to make viewers reconsider their festive meals.
Human exceptionalism threatens Earth's biodiversity
Exploring how the belief in human moral superiority over nature drives environmental destruction and what Indigenous wisdom teaches about living as kin with all beings.
Glasgow H&M evacuated after electrical fire explosions
A major fire at an electrical substation caused explosions and forced the evacuation of an H&M store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Seven fire engines attended the scene.
Major Search for Missing Royal Navy Sailor
A major search is underway off the coast of Ireland for a missing Royal Navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue effort. Follow for live updates.
Blue Islands Airline Collapses, All Flights Cancelled
Blue Islands airline ceases trading, cancelling all flights. Passengers stranded as rescue fares launched. Find out your rights and alternative travel options here.
Overloaded migrant boat rescue details revealed
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
Wildlife Week: A global snapshot of nature
This week's best wildlife photos feature a chilled capybara in Rio, a bear at a Japanese nursery, and a rare Welsh polecat. Discover the stories behind the images.
PETA protests Hermès over crocodile skin bags
A PETA supporter painted as a crocodile protested outside Hermès in London, demanding the brand switch to vegan materials. Discover the shocking details of the demonstration.
Helicopter emergency landing in Manchester field
A pilot in his 60s miraculously escaped injury after his gyrocopter experienced trouble mid-air and performed an emergency landing near Bolton. Read the full details.
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