Animals in the News

Bad Romance?

Huffington Post UK | Posted 06.06.2013 | UK Comedy

A lonely and confused moose in Colorado has found a new mate, but his his preferred partner has caused quite a stir with the neighbours. The bull m...

WATCH: Bear Eats Monkey As Circus Trick Ends In Bloodbath

Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK

A bizarre bicycle race between a bear and two monkeys ended in a bloodbath after the bear toppled one of the primates from its velocipede and wolfed i...

The Adorable Kitten Who Just Loves Attention (PICTURE)

Elliot Wagland | Posted 27.04.2013 | UK

This adorable little kitten just loves a cuddle. The picture posted to image sharing website imgur by Skot_88 with a caption that reads 'Our kitten...

Home Is Where the Herd Is

Carol Buckley | Posted 24.04.2013 | UK
Carol Buckley

For elephants, family is everything. Births are joyous celebrations, and deaths are mourned. Adults share news and offer support while youngsters play together under watchful eyes. Female elephants stay at their mothers' side their entire lives.

Home Is Where the Herd Is

Carole Buckley | Posted 24.04.2013 | UK
Carole Buckley

For elephants, family is everything. Births are joyous celebrations, and deaths are mourned. Adults share news and offer support while youngsters play together under watchful eyes. Female elephants stay at their mothers' side their entire lives.

Dogs Wearing Pantyhose: Is Chinese Trend Harmless Fun Or Perfectly Vile?

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 09.04.2013 | UK

A “trend” which sees dog owners clothe their canine companions in tights is gaining momentum in China. Translated from “gou gou chuan siwa...

Two Heads Are Better Than One

Huffington Post UK/ PA | Sara C Nelson | Posted 15.05.2013 | UK

A two-headed lamb has been born in a village in Ghana. According to MyJoyOnline, the animal was born on Monday next to a spare parts shop in the t...

It's Raining Spiders In Brazil. Oh Crap

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 13.04.2013 | UK

Spiders rained from the skies in Brazil this weekend. Footage was captured of hundreds of the eight-legged creatures spiralling through the air an...

There Is No Scientific, Ethical or Legal Justification for Killing Animals in Military Trauma Training Exercises

Matt Freeman | Posted 05.03.2013 | UK
Matt Freeman

MoD is flouting the law and perpetuating the myth that shooting animals helps save human lives on the battlefield. The truth is that having military personnel try to repair the wounds of pigs who have been violently injured on a firing range does not help humans.

Toot Toot! Rescue Dogs Learn To Drive (SERIOUSLY)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 06.12.2012 | UK

A trio of dogs have learned how to drive. Yes, you read that right. As the video above illustrates, these hounds are perfectly at ease behind the ...

Pets As Prizes? No, Pets Should Win Prizes!

Alice Wright | Posted 23.07.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Alice Wright

Apparently we are still a nation of dog lovers. Most of us are still concerned by the mistreatment of animals. But how long will this last if we are fed messages by the media informing us that pets are disposable or exploitable?

Villagers Capture Giant Crocodile

PA | Posted 05.11.2011 | UK

PRESS ASSOCIATION -- Villagers in the Philippines have captured a one-ton crocodile they plan to make the star of a planned ecotourism park. Mayor ...