Everybody loves Punch the baby monkey. Would you actually do the hard work needed to help him?
Much like their human cousins, baby macaques crave comfort. Punch, a forlorn-looking young Japanese macaque monkey, went viral…
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa
By Cody Jackson and David Fischer with AP Published on 19/02/2026 – 10:24 GMT+1 Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small…
Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
Hong Kong animal rights activists have called on the government to create a list of approved pets after…
How a vegan diet can help prevent and manage cancer, and the foods to focus on
The benefits of a vegan diet are well documented. From promoting a healthy weight and reducing our risk…
Lynne’s Knitted Reddie Teddies Bring Support for Wags n Whiskers
When people use their gifts and talents to help animals, they become heroes! Â Hermanus, South Africa (19…
South Korea to stop breeding bears to extract their bile – but hundreds are still trapped in pens
By Hyung-jin with AP Published on 03/01/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 South Korea says it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticised…
Musician Sings to Rhinos and Gets the Coolest Surprise
Most people enjoy listening to live music, and after watching this video shared by French musician @Plumes (Loris…
These abandoned orcas in a French marine park are running out of time and every option looks grim |
Kept in stagnant, algae-laden tanks inside a deserted crumbling park, the orcas endure isolation, poor water quality, and…
Owl recovering after being rescued from concrete mixer in Utah
Concrete-covered great horned owl gets meticulous care A young great horned owl is recovering in Kanab, Utah, after…
Lost bird led to safety by quick-thinking couple
Watch flower lure lost hummingbird to safety A couple used a flower to lure a bird out of…
Why did we send Laika to space? The tragedy of the first animal to orbit the earth, explained
In March, I visited the Lowell Observatory — the astronomical research site where Pluto was first discovered —…
A dolphin has been delighting tourists in Venice’s lagoon. But concerns are growing for its safety
A solitary dolphin has become the star of the Venetian lagoon in northern Italy. The creature has been…