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New spider named after Pink Floyd can eat animal six times its size
New spider named after Pink Floyd can eat animal six times its size
Giant echidnas weighing 15kg roamed Victoria – and the evidence was hiding in plain sight
A skull fragment found in a tray of unsorted fossils collected more than a century ago leads to discoveryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA prehistoric fossil, hiding in plain sight in museum storage for more than a century, has revealed that giant echidnas once roamed Victoria.The Owen’s giant echidna, Megalibgwilia owenii, lived during the Pleistocene, a geological epoch that began 2.5m years ago. It grew to about...
‘Huge’ increase in kennelling and vet spending by police after XL bully ban
Data from 22 police forces shows spending has more than tripled since the ban came into force in 2024Police spending on kennels and veterinary bills in England and Wales has more than tripled since the XL bully ban came into force, with some forces recording an almost 500% spending increase since the new law was enacted in 2024.Data from 22 police forces obtained via freedom of information requests showed police spending had soared from an average of £137,400 per force in 2022-23 to £423,136 in...
Carpenter decides to quit his job after his dog earns more than him
Carpenter decides to quit his job after his dog earns more than himDuncan Tout, 33, decided to give up his job after his French Bulldog TJ became the breadwinnerCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor03:30, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDuncan and French Bulldog TJ (Image: SWNS)A carpenter has packed in his job after his dog became an internet sensation and began raking in more cash than him. Duncan Tout, 33, created an Instagram page for French Bulldog TJ back in 2021 simply to keep a '...
Telangana facing intense heatwave conditions, IMD issues alert
IMD issues orange alert for Telangana as temperatures soar above 42°C, expected to reach 41-45°C till April 16, impacting several districts.| India News
Outrage after Florida animal shelter claimed to be full then imported 'more desirable' puppies from GEORGIA
Outrage after Florida animal shelter claimed to be full then imported 'more desirable' puppies from GEORGIABy JACK TOLEDO Published: 02:20, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 02:20, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin
Fatou, a gorilla described by Zoo Berlin as the world's oldest, celebrated her 69th birthday on Monday with a bamboo bouquet and a basket of vegetables."That age is very unusual for a gorilla," said zookeeper Christian Aust, as gorillas in the wild typically live between 35 and 45 years, according to a zoo press release.
Ape Ape hooray! World's oldest gorilla celebrates her 69th birthday
Ape Ape hooray! World's oldest gorilla celebrates her 69th birthdayGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By WILL HALLOWELL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:03, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 01:03, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Roarsome: Giant replica coin unveiled at London Zoo to mark 200 years of ZSL
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80 wild hippos linked to Pablo Escobar will be ‘culled’ despite outcry
NewsWorldAmericas80 wild hippos linked to Pablo Escobar will be ‘culled’ despite outcryColombia is the only country outside of Africa with a wild hippo populationManuel Rueda Monday 13 April 2026 21:41 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2956825To1","articleMeta":{"url":"ht...
Colombia to cull hippo population founded by drug lord
Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.
Poignant five words dad of 'dog attack victim' Jamie-Lea Biscoe told cops after horror
Poignant five words dad of 'dog attack victim' Jamie-Lea Biscoe told cops after horrorThe community in Leaden Roding, Essex, remain shocked and heartbroken after Jamie-Lea Biscoe was killed in her own home by her "loving" dog of around seven yearsNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj20:48, 13 Apr 2026Updated 20:52, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, was pronounced dead at her Essex home(Image: Facebook/ Tina Wells)The devastated dad of a teenage girl who was "mauled to dea...
Dog dies after being found with muzzle 'permanently taped' to his head: Owner is banned from having pets
Dog dies after being found with muzzle 'permanently taped' to his head: Owner is banned from having petsBy JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:22, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 20:22, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Colombia to kill dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to Pablo Escobar
World Colombia to euthanize dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar in bid to control population April 13, 2026 / 3:01 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Colombian officials on Monday authorized a plan to cull dozens of hippos roaming freely through a region in the center of the country, where they threaten villagers and displace native species years after notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar brought in the first ones.Environment Minister Irene Vélez said previo...
Animal rights activist 'freed' restaurant's lobster after falsely believing it was to be eaten... but was only kept for educational purposes
Animal rights activist 'freed' restaurant's lobster after falsely believing it was to be eaten... but was only kept for educational purposesDo YOU have a story? Email william.g.hallowell@dailymail.co.ukGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By WILL HALLOWELL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 19:23, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 19:23, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar zoo
Dozens of feral pachyderms linked to drug kingpin to be killed because of threat to native species and villagersColombian officials have authorized a plan to cull dozens of hippos descended from animals brought to the country in the 1980s by Pablo Escobar, after the feral beasts displaced native species and threatened local villagers.The environment minister, Irene Vélez, said the decision was reached because other methods to control their population had been expensive and unsuccessful, includin...
It really is a dog's life: Majority of Brits admit their pet has an assigned seat in the living room
It really is a dog's life: Majority of Brits admit their pet has an assigned seat in the living roomBy KRISTINA WEMYSS, GENERAL NEWS REPORTER Published: 17:28, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 17:28, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Free-range chickens let outside after six-month bird flu poultry ‘flockdown’
The housing order was put in place last October to minimise contact with wild birds carrying and spreading avian flu
Ask Dr. Paola – Help! My Cat Refuses to Drink Water! (April 13, 2026)
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From nutrition tips and preventive care to troubleshooting common behavioral issues, Dr. Paola is ready to offer insights that will keep your kitty happy, he...
Gray whales are dying at an alarming rate when entering a California bay
NewsWorldAmericasGray whales are dying at an alarming rate when entering a California bayAlong with alarming death rates, there were very few return visit rates from the whales monitoredJosie Slaathaug The Conversation & Daniel CrockerMonday 13 April 2026 16:35 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComment...