Animals

Baby giraffe.

Watch: Cute newborn baby giraffe stands for first time

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

Animal Rising protestors have been found guilty today (April 1, 2025) of public nuisance for initiating a blockade of Müller milk tankers.

Glaswegian Animal Rising protestor found guilty during blockade trial

Dogs can sometimes become distressed when they are left alone for too long.

This is the exact amount of time you can leave your dog home alone

Video grab from footage showing the bizarre moment a dad and daughter spotted what they believed to be a 'kangaroo'- in southeast London.

I filmed a strange animal in the road...it could have been a kangaroo

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

Children feed an elephant at Calderpark Zoo, as the zoo entered into the late 20th century - they faced more and more allegations of animal abuse due to their tiny enclosures, amongst other claims.

Remembering Glasgow Zoo: The story of Calderpark Zoo in pictures

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

Stars including Chris Packham are backing the IAWPC campaign

Glasgow people and their pups urged to put their best paw forward to help Morocc...

The £1,000 coin is made from solid fine gold

The Royal Mint has launched a £1,000 coin - and it's really not cheap

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

Stars are backing calls to get the ban enacted quickly - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Glasgow residents...

Big cats sightings are regularly reported across the UK.

"Big cat the size of a panther" spotted by golfer about to tee-off

review of the Enabot X pet and family companion robot

I tested 'crazy' AI robot pet and family companion

The whale carcass fills with gas during the decomposition process and is in danger of 'exploding' if left to rot.

Beached whale spotted by dog walker in town near Glasgow this morning

Donna Marie Woodhouse had an incredibly close encounter with a pod of orcas.

Watch: Woman films surreal up-close encounter with majestic orca pod

A poll of 2,000 meat-eaters found the youngest generation are most conscious about where their food originated from

Gen Z feel twice as guilty about eating meat than the over-65s

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Watch: Baby red panda dies at zoo from 'stress caused by fireworks'

Mary the elephant takes a shower.

Watch: Elephant known as “queen of showering” uses hose to rinse off

Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using a unique technique at Paignton Zoo in Devon.

Watch: Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using unique technique at zoo

Haggis the pygmy hippo calf.

Watch: Rare tiny ‘Moo Deng’ pygmy hippo calf born at zoo

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

A polar bear working up the courage to jump into a pool.

Watch: Polar bear works up the courage to jump into pool on ninth try

Robyn Swan sold all her belongings to live in a shipping container.

Watch: Woman lives bill-free in a shipping container in rural Scotland

Alpacas spotted taking a stroll down city centre street.

Watch: Alpacas spotted taking afternoon stroll down city centre street

Pesto the penguin at Sea Life Melbourne.

Watch: 22.5kg fluffy penguin called Pesto waddles around his enclosure

The River Clyde is home to many different bizarre forms of life

11 of the strangest animals you didn't know lived in the River Clyde

Watch: Dog stuck 8m deep in rock before she's freed in rescue mission

The minke or fin whale washed up on Headland Beach, Hartlepool.

Watch: Massive whale washed up on British beach

Jackie Leek takes her giant pet tortoise called Mr Miyagi on regular walks to the pub.

Watch: Grandmother takes her pet tortoise to the pub with her

Grandmother Debra Martin is tackled to the ground by her golden retriever.

Watch: Grandmother is tackled to ground by her ball-obsessed dog

Margaret Lees with her cows as they cross the road from Park Farm in Ramsbottom.

Watch: Farmer stunned after driver complains about cows crossing road

Cinnamon the capybara is located and captured.

Watch: Capybara is captured after week of ‘living her best life’

Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare a loggerhead sea turtle into the sea off the coast of Horta in the Azores

Heartwarming moment loggerhead sea turtle is released back in the wild

Highland Cows are beautiful and majestic creatures that are quintessentially Scottish - and we have our own fold right here in Glasgow!

Everything you need to know about Glasgow’s Highland Cows in pictures

From the left - Elena Michalczuk, 11, Grace Pratt, 10, Cordelia Donald, 9, Amy Brooks, 11, with Klara Remmington and Bandit the cat.

Watch: Lollipop lady’s cat helps school children cross road

Watch: Two new southern white rhinos arrive at safari park

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

Lion finds hidden camera at zoo.

Watch: ‘Selfie-taking’ lions find hidden camera and run off with it