Animals

The Pup Cup: thousands of dogs compete in the Westminster Dog Show – in pictures

Doberman pinscher Penny takes Westminster dog show crown in New York – video

New York City’s real animal welfare crisis isn’t the Westminster Dog Show | Lauren Caulk

More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats

Doberman named Penny takes Westminster’s best in show as Catherine O’Hara honored

Death of Nigerian singer highlights crisis of ‘preventable’ snakebite fatalities

Death of Nigerian singer after snakebite highlights crisis of ‘preventable’ fatalities

Wildlife photographer of the year – people’s choice 2026

Feeling chirpy: how listening to birdsong can boost your wellbeing

‘Demand has increased, without a doubt’: the shocking rise of personal protection dogs

Smithsonian National zoo welcomes baby Asian elephant – video

Asian elephant born at Washington DC zoo for first time in 25 years

From Dorset to the world: wave of donations helps to secure Cerne giant’s home

A robin comforted me at my parents’ grave | Letters

Volunteers race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among swans