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High levels of radioactivity have been found in Europe’s wild pigs for decades – and scientists believe they now know exactly how and why they came to be contaminated.

Competition regulator fears fewer independent practices mean pet owners have less chance to shop around

Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you’re a first-time owner and don’t know what to expect

‘So as they slept, all snuggled up together, they slowly ran out of oxygen within a couple of hours and passed away’

Paramedic Pete Lewin is transforming the lives of firefighters, police officers and soldiers suffering from PTSD by taking them swimming with his Newfoundland dogs. Those taking part in the therapy put on a dry suit and a lifejacket, and wade into the middle of a lake in Leicestershire, where they…

Exford, Somerset: A striking display of red deer horns – all shed naturally – shows how intricate they are up close

The Competition and Markets Authority said less than half of all vet practices are independent after intense consolidation in recent years.

This breed of dogs usually live for between 10 and 12 years, but Rocco is still going strong, says owner.

The death of a 14-year-old has sparked anger over keeping unauthorized pets in localities. The boy was bitten by a dog a month before, but he did not say anything about this to his parents. The school student was bitten by a stray dog who was fed by one of…

Two days ago I was awoken from my Covid sick bed by my son screaming. Turns out our goldfish, Goldflipper AKA “the boring dog”, had flipped right out of his tank onto our kitchen floor. A near-miraculous feat since the gap in the tank lid is about 3 cm by…

Large eye sizes in dogs induce pet-directed speech in women - here’s why people can’t help but sweet talk their pets