Colombia Colombia faces conundrum over drug lord Pablo Escobar’s hippos The hippo population has expanded dramatically, with experts warning there could be as many as 1,500 by 2035 if nothing is done. 10/02/2021
United Kingdom Goats on Zoom: UK farm finds new income by livening up video calls Video meetings? Meh. One English farm takes Zoombombing to a new level: hiring out goats to make surprise appearances on conference calls. 02/02/2021
no comment Horse and pony rescued from California mudslide A horse and pony in Northern California are safe after being stuck in mud for up to 18 hours, according to a statement from SPCA Monterey County 30/01/2021
Life Capturing the devastation of the Australian bushfires one year on Photographer Tom Goldner returned to parts of Central Queensland which were destroyed by last year's fires. 27/01/2021
Places No experience required: Could you be the UK’s first Bison herder? Rangers will manage four of these huge mammals after they are released into a woodland near Canterbury, Kent. 14/01/2021
Life All the pets in the White House over the last 40 years President-elect Joe Biden will be holding an "indoguration" this year for his rescue pups. 12/01/2021
Places Europe’s largest land mammal brought back from the brink of extinction 25 other endangered species have also seen improvements from conservation efforts according to the IUCN. 14/12/2020
Life Human ‘stuff’ will soon weigh more than all living things on Earth The mass of human made objects has doubled every 20 years since the beginning of the 20th century. 10/12/2020
Places These pixelated images show the importance of wildlife conservation The number of pixels represents something very important about each animal. 04/12/2020
world news Danish Mayfly chosen as 2021's Insect of the Year The Central European insect is known for a lifespan that lasts only a few days 27/11/2020
Places How dogs are using their special powers to help us save water With a sense of smell 10,000 times sharper than ours, dogs can have a significant impact in the conservation sector. 16/11/2020
Wellness Pigs blood is being turned into protein powder by Danish scientists 60,000 tonnes of blood could provide a new source of sustainable food. 05/11/2020
United Kingdom Ex-birdkeeper jailed for stealing penguins & selling them on Facebook As well as penguins, he stole spoonbills, egrets and macaws. 30/10/2020
Places Could moths be the secret to understanding climate change? Moths might be overshadowed by their colourful butterfly cousins, but they're crucial to the pollination process. 17/10/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE sees steady rise in pets repatriated & rehomed during COVID-19 pandemic Many animal shelters in the UAE have seen an influx of creatures since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. 09/10/2020
Inspire Middle East Exotic, endangered & trafficked animals in the Middle East receive UAE care For the past 15 years, the world has faced an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife crime, according to the World Wildlife Fund. 09/10/2020
Spain Keeper mauled by 200-kg gorilla in attack at Madrid Zoo The zookeeper, who is in a serious condition in hospital, suffered head and chest traumas and open fractures on both arms. 28/09/2020