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Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong.

Fivemiletown report highlights Daera 'shambles from start to finish' - UUP

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

Two of the three Northern lions who have arrived at Belfast Zoo (Belfast Zoo/PA)

Playful lions get roars of approval on public debut at Belfast Zoo

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

Billy the psychic Northern Ireland cat has correctly predicted all of the winning teams in the World Cup so far.

Psychic Northern Ireland cat has predicted all World Cup winning teams

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

Nearly six in 10 think animals working with humans is something we’ve largely chosen not to think about in society.

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

SHEBA have teamed up with Brit-nominated musician Cat Burns to launch its Ignored to Adored campaign.

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

Therapy pets would make hospital and care home stays more positive

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

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas: making the season easier with an Animed pet food subscription

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas

77 per cent of grown-ups admit they have been posed an animal question from their child they didn’t know the answer to.

Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge
Children know more about the animal kingdom than their parents, according to research.
Charlie Biggs-Thomas

Three quarters of people polled believe early attachment is very important for the long-term relationship with their pet.

More than a quarter of pet parents book time off to bond with new pets

They were the spine-chilling urban legends shared across schoolyards across the world - but most of those Halloween yarns turn out to be steeped in moral panics or irresponsible pet owners.

The truth behind some of our favourite Schoolyard horror stories

Pipistrelle bat species are one of the more common ones to find inside

What you should do if bats choose your house to hibernate this autumn

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

The Reserve at Chester Zoo is set to welcome its first guests this week.

Inside new UK Reserve where you watch giraffes and zebras from balcony

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Arctic foxes share blood-lolly birthday treat

Super-sweet Arctic fox pups celebrate birthday - with a blood lolly

Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry.

Cruel pet owner whacks two dogs with spade and yells 'next one'

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

Pet allergies.

Watch: Vet expert shares signs of allergies in pets
Dr Edwina Gildea shares the key signs of allergies in pets to look out for.
Jessica Martin

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

Wonky the lamb.

Watch: Lively lamb with wonky walk beats the odds to survive

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

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

Inside Soft Paws play area with a huge ball pit and slide

Video: I took my dog to a soft play area...he LOVED the huge ball pit

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

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

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

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

Belfast’s “iconic” Albert Bridge starling murmuration.

Belfast’s “iconic” Albert Bridge starling murmuration caught on video

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

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

Lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park

Camera trap footage shows Lynx on the loose after illegal release

Belfast residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Belfast 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

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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Ad Feature Gallop into Christmas with the perfect gift for horse lovers

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

Bill Bailey on the profound effect animals have had on his life

Books: Bill Bailey talks about his love of animals

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

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