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.
Gramma, the beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise and San Diego Zoo's oldest resident, has died. Discover her incredible century-spanning life story.
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.
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos in Dubai to Arctic wolves in Canada.
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.
Veterinary expert Martin Knight advises limiting fruit in pet tortoise diets. Discover proper feeding guidelines and essential care tips for reptile health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sea Life London Aquarium faces growing campaign to relocate 15 gentoo penguins from controversial basement enclosure. Over 41,000 sign petition demanding better habitat.
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.
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.
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.
Extensive multi-agency search for missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's northwest coast concludes. Defence Secretary expresses deep sadness. Read the latest.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 ceases trading, cancelling all flights. Passengers stranded as rescue fares launched. Find out your rights and alternative travel options here.
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.
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.
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.
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.