Animals

Gorilla gives birth at Bristol Zoo

A female gorilla who was the first in the world to undergo fertility treatment has given birth to her third baby – after conceiving naturally.

Crocodile turns orange

This captive crocodile is feeling a little off colour after a chemical imbalance in his water tank turned him – ORANGE. Snappy, a fiercely aggressive saltwater croc, bit through a water pipe in his enclosure.

Animal lover opens up seven-star pet resort

Pampered pets can live the life of luxury in the world’s first seven-star animal hotel in Dubai – complete with air conditioned suites and an on-site GYM. Irish ex-pat Aideen O’Mara …

White stag photographed in British countryside

This incredible picture captures the moment a rare stunning white stag is spotted in the British countryside. The majestic wild animal – long associated with mystery and good luck – was pictured …

Abused horse’s overgrown hooves resembled Aladdin’s slippers

A horse who piled on 20 STONE after being cruelly overfed had hooves so overgrown they looked — like ALADDIN’S SLIPPERS. Obese Jerry was so fat he could barely walk, a …

New species of dolphin discovered

A scientist studying a group of ‘common’ dolphins was celebrating today after discovering she had identified an entirely new species. Experts had always believed the mammals, which swim off the coast of …

Illegal poachers hack off rhino horns with chainsaws

Illegal poacher are hacking the horns off a herd of rhinos – with CHAINSAWS. Two of the protected animals died after hunters launched a daring #340,000 ivory raid past armed security …

Cat recovers from hit-and-run by learning to swim

A pet cat which was nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver has made a full recovery – after learning to SWIM. Two-year-old Tootsie suffered a shattered right leg after he …

Duckling follows ‘dad’ everywhere

An 11-week-old duckling shunned by its family has taken such a shine to his new ‘dad’ it follows him everywhere – including the PUB. Barrie Hayman, 65, cuts an unusual figure in his home …

Gone ape: crazed chimp throws stolen food over her keepers

A crazed chimpanzee went on the rampage after she escaped her enclosure and looted grub from – a zoo KITCHEN, it emerged today. Josie, a female chimp, …