Animals
Sharing a bed with your dog could be disturbing your sleep – but there is a silver lining
These are the four main reasons a dog might lick you - and when you should become worried about it
Why do dogs lick you? Is it normal for dogs to lick you? Can it be a sign that something is wrong? PSDA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh explains
With dogs living longer than ever, dementia is becoming a major problem – these are the five signs to watch out for
For older dogs, this could become a real problem that effects their everyday life.
“Unbelievable”: huge animal longer than bus seen leaping from Irish waters
No one knows exactly why these enormous sea creatures breach.
This animal served as a lance corporal in the British Army – before receiving a demotion for lack of decorum on the queen’s birthday
Meet William ‘Billy’ Windsor, the cashmere goat with a military title.
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This common farm animal could be a more ethical alternative to existing meats - so why aren't we eating it?
The dairy goat industry is linked to thousands of billy goats being slaughtered each year as wastage – so is it time to add the meat to supermarket shelves?
It can run at speeds of up to 37mph, weighs nearly as much as three bowling balls and has an elaborate mating ritual
The Great Bustard has a bizarre back story as one of the weirdest flying birds.
Dogs don’t all age at the same rate – these breeds may need extra support as they get older
Not all dogs are created the same and some will simply need more assistance as they age.
Your pet might be struggling from doggy seasonal affective disorder – but your behaviour could be making it much worse
Feral cats were struggling to survive on an industrial estate – then volunteers stepped in
Farm animals
The world’s biggest horse is taller than most humans and can be found in England – meet the 199cm tall horse Hugo
A Guinness book of records winner, Hugo towers over the competition.
You might be surprised how old sheep can get – but one lived to a remarkable age
We take a look at the lifespan of sheep and discover a ewe that broke a world record.
Fear not! Here's how to stay safe while walking near cows
Cows are generally docile, but if you get caught on the wrong side it can be bad news – but you'll be absolutely fine if you follow these steps
Horses
How do racehorses get their names?
Why do racehorses sometimes have ridiculous names? Naming conventions for racehorses can get creative at times. Here's how the monikers are chosen...
The silent architects: How horses have sculpted the British countryside over centuries
The countryside would look very different were it not for horses. Tiffany Francis- Baker reveals some of the surprising ways horses have sculpted our landscapes.
With just 300 left in the world, is this the rarest horse on the planet?
Once the lifeblood of Scotland’s island communities, this rare pony now faces a fight for its future
Pets
The most beautiful dog photos of 2026: according to a team of experts
"Few things scare a vet as much as seeing this as it is a genuine emergency that needs rapid surgical intervention or it can be fatal." This serious condition can be easily avoided with a change in routine
Gastric Dilation Volvulus has a high risk mortality rate in pets, here's what you need to know.
Exactly how many dog breeds are there in the world? We scanned every database to find out
From ancient working dogs to modern designer breeds, the world of pedigree pups is broader and more complex than you might think
poultry
Mike the Headless Chicken: the real-life chicken that lived for 18 months without a head
After a failed decapitation in 1945, a chicken in Colorado stunned the world by surviving for 18 months without a head
Meet the bizarre blue-egg laying chicken taking over British backyards
Bird flu: what is it, which populations are affected and what are the long-term impacts?
As bird flu hits the headlines again, we take a look at what it is, the long-term impacts and what to do if you find an infected bird
