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Horse welfare debate helps highlight Grand National’s unrivalled status
While authorities are under pressure to keep learning, TV audience figures suggest the public have not lost interestThere will never be a year when horse welfare is not an issue in the run-up to the Grand National, and that is, in a sense, a positive for the sport. It is a sign that the National retains its status as the biggest race of the year – in terms of audience, betting turnover, name recognition and pretty much any other measure you care to choose. Nearly two centuries after the first ru...
Moment animal rights activists storm Louis Vuitton London store with signs and bull horns over fur use
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German mayors call for night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs
Leaders say automated mowers’ blades threaten nocturnal animals as studies highlight risks to wildlifeGerman mayors have called for a nationwide ban on night-time use of robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs and other small nocturnal animals from being killed or maimed in the dark.Recent studies have highlighted the threat lawnmower blades pose to wildlife active between dusk and dawn, prompting growing calls for regulation. Hedgehogs also tend to curl into a ball when threatened rather than run...
WATCH: ‘GMA’ reveals name of baby African Penguin chick at New York Aquarium
The critically endangered penguin was given the name Walter and named after Hand Walter, a New York Aquarium curator and field scientist who worked to protect animals and staff during Hurricane Sandy.
Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state
Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdela SulimanGetty ImagesGray whales undertake long spring time migrations north up the Pacific Coast to feed in the Arctic (File picture)A young gray whale has been found dead after swimming 20 miles (32.2km) inland up a river in Washington state, a local scientific research group said, pointing to hunger as a possible cause. "We are saddened to confirm that the whale seen in t...
Airport seeking public's help to reunite parrot with owner
Airport seeking public's help to reunite parrot with owner57 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBarry O'ConnorBBC News NI@DublinAirportThe bird was discovered by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish binCan you help reunite a parrot with its owner?Well, Dublin Airport is trying just this and is seeking the public's help after the bird was found on the grounds on Easter Sunday.The bird was discovered by airport police near terminal one...
Toddler crawls under fence near wolf enclosure at Hershey zoo, suffers minor injuries
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — A toddler was injured at ZooAmerica in Hershey, Pennsylvania Saturday morning after officials there say they crawled under a fence and came close to the wolf habitat. In a statement to Nexstar’s abc27 News, a Hershey Entertainment and Resorts spokesperson confirmed that the incident happened Saturday morning and the 18-month-old child…
Largest great white shark tagged in Atlantic makes 'sudden movement' near coast
Largest great white shark tagged in Atlantic makes 'sudden movement' near coastThe 750kg shark has been swimming 'closer to the coast'NewsSteffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director11:44, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesContender, the largest great white shark tagged by Ocearch in the Atlantic ocean, weighs 750kg(Image: Ocearch)The largest great white shark tagged in the Atlantic ocean has made a "sudden movement", helping scientists learn about the behaviour of the extraordin...
Dog trainer names three breeds to avoid — one is capable of 'killing wolves'
Dog trainer names three breeds to avoid — one is capable of 'killing wolves'"Do you think you need that in your home, with your small children?"CommentsLifestyleMillie Bull Deputy Editor, Spare Time and Ketsuda Phoutinane Spare Time Content Editor11:38, 06 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesThe Great Dane featured in the list(Image: andresr via Getty Images)A professional dog trainer has revealed in a brief YouTube video the three breeds he would not recommend owning.The advice comes from...
Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle
U.S. Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle Updated on: April 6, 2026 / 6:27 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google When tourists travel to Seattle, it's common to take in the Space Needle and the downtown skyline from Puget Sound.It's an itinerary that a newly arrived pod of killer whales appears to be following too.Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits just off downtown this past month....
‘I just legged it’: teenage shark bite victim recalls lucky escape while surfing in South Australia
Oliver Tokic-Bensley, 16, says he had been in the water mere minutes when a shark bit his footGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage surfer bitten by a shark at a South Australian beach has described how he “flicked it off” and “legged it back to shore”.Oliver Tokic-Bensley, 16, was bitten on his foot while surfing on Good Friday near his family beach house at Middleton, 80km south of Adelaide. Continue reading...
Iran condemns attack on its heavy water facility as assault on science
Despite enemy strikes, "neither scientific progress nor the desire to serve peace and health globally will stop" in Iran, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran stated
Toddler's hand gets caught in a wolf's mouth at Hersheypark zoo while parents are distracted by phones
Toddler's hand gets caught in a wolf's mouth at Hersheypark zoo while parents are distracted by phonesSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 06:36, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 06:38, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Internet glued to Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow livecam for Easter egg hatch
NewsWorldAmericasInternet glued to Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow livecam for Easter egg hatchEagles Jackie and Shadow became beloved by viewers after a nonprofit started an eagle-cam in 2015 Isabel Keane in New York Sunday 05 April 2026 22:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"s...
Toddler injured after sticking hand into wolf enclosure inside Pennsylvania zoo
NewsWorldAmericasToddler injured after sticking hand into wolf enclosure inside Pennsylvania zoo18-month-old child climbed under exterior fence and ‘made contact’ with a wolfIsabel Keane in New York Sunday 05 April 2026 19:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"article...
'America's saddest husky' spotted wandering baking Arizona desert without water after owners were DEPORTED
'America's saddest husky' spotted wandering baking Arizona desert without water after owners were DEPORTEDSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive storiesBy JENSEN BIRD Published: 18:27, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 18:27, 5 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Toddler injured by wolf at Zoo America after crawling under a fence to enclosure
U.S. newsToddler injured by wolf at Zoo America after crawling under a fence to enclosureThe 18-month-old crawled through a perimeter fence and moved towards the wolf's enclosure, where they put their hand through the barrier, the zoo said. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ZooAmerica, a wildlife park, at Hershey Park, in Hershey, Pa.ZooAmericaShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 5, 2026, 12:52 PM EDTBy Doha Madani and Emma CaughlanA child suffered minor injuries Saturday morn...
Hungry peacock taps on windows for food, helps himself to fruit and peanuts in neighborhood homes
A peacock has taken up residence on a quiet neighborhood street — regularly wandering into yards and even tapping on windows in search of food.Residents say the bird, affectionately named Pete, first appeared about six months ago. No one has come forward to claim him, news agency SWNS reported.Since then, locals have grown used to the unexpected visitor. SECRET COUNTRY GETAWAY SEES BIG AMERICAN DEMAND FOR NOSTALGIC COMFORT FOODSSome folks have even created a group chat to keep track of his movem...
Half a million dog bites
Institutional indifference often hides behind anecdotes and news pieces that are forgotten soon after they are relayed. But statistics are able to pinpoint the magnanimity of governmental neglect. A figure recently submitted to the Lahore High Court does just that: between January 2024 and March 2026, Punjab has recorded 514,589 cases of dog bite. That is half a million people bitten in a single province over roughly two years. To contextualise what that number means, think of it in this w...
Move over, Easter bunny: cats are the stars in Hong Kong this holiday
From giant cat installations to murals, Hong Kong’s Easter holiday has seen a surge in feline presence over the traditional rabbit. Stealing the limelight were a gigantic ginger cat greeting travellers at the arrival hall of Hong Kong International Airport and three inflatable marmalade felines sprawled on a lawn at the West Kowloon Cultural District. In Yau Ma Tei, local artist German Li and his students produced cat-themed murals by reinterpreting Vincent van Gogh’s classic painting The Starry...