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USA

Watch: Margarita-loving bear relaxes in California hot tub

A California man was surprised to see a furry trespasser using his pool as he sipped on his Friday afternoon margarita.

03/07/2018

USA

Hero pup saves owner from rattlesnake bite

In a heroic act, a puppy stood between a rattlesnake and his owner and took the bite instead.

02/07/2018

Spain

Debunked: Spanish police dog 'performing' CPR is stunt for kids

Spain's puppy "paramedic" doesn't actually know how to perform CPR, a police spokesman told Euronews. It's all a stunt to get schoolkids excited when they visit the station.

26/06/2018

Australia

Real life 'soccer-roo' disrupts football game in Canberra

The kangaroo could not get enough of football.

25/06/2018

Malta

EU court rules Malta's 'barbaric' finch trapping is illegal

EU court rules Malta's 'barbaric' finch trapping is illegal

21/06/2018

World News

Wildlife trafficking bust uncovers polar bear carcasses, big cats

The month-long operation codenamed “Thunderstorm” took place in May and resulted in 1,974 seizures and the identification of some 1,400 suspects.

20/06/2018

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No Comments of the week

We look back at some of the highlights from this week's No Comment section.

15/06/2018

Bulgaria

Penka the cow will not be killed for leaving the EU

Pregnant cow is saved after campaign.

11/06/2018

United Kingdom

Escaped Belfast Zoo monkey dies after being clipped by a car

A spider monkey that was pictured roaming along a Belfast road after escaping on Saturday died later that evening.

10/06/2018

Thailand

Whale dies in Thailand after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags

An autopsy found eight kilograms of plastic waste in the animal's stomach.

03/06/2018

United Kingdom

Sausage dog’s windpipe injury causes him to ‘blow up like a balloon’

The vets had never seen anything like it.

02/06/2018

Spain

Iberian lynx spotted in Catalonia for first time in over 100 years

The four-year-old lynx was last seen in southern Portugal in 2016.

02/06/2018

World News

Good news Friday!

Here's a roundup of some of the brightest stories from the week to cheer up your Friday:

01/06/2018

No Comment

Curious cockatoo plays peek-a-boo with road camera

This yellow-crested cockatoo is absolutely delighted by the discovery of his new toy.

01/06/2018

USA

Cougar mauls cyclists, kills one in Washington

One man has died and another has been left seriously injured after they were confronted by a cougar while cycling in Washington state on Saturday.

20/05/2018

USA

Pregnant rhino sparks hope for subspecies

“The confirmation of this pregnancy through artificial insemination represents an historic event for our organisation but also a critical step in our effort to save the northern white rhino."

18/05/2018

Germany

Buffalo's midnight shuffle closes German autobahn for eight hours

Five animals went for a wander on a busy motorway, and needed to be sedated and hoisted away before normal traffc could resume.

15/05/2018

Zimbabwe

Woman has arm bitten off by crocodile in Zimbabwe, marries fiance shortly after

A crocodile attack did not impede a 25-year-old Zimbabwean woman from getting married five days later.

10/05/2018

Australia

'World's oldest spider' dies at home after 43 years

For spiders, the secret to long life is not moving much.

30/04/2018

United Kingdom

Toxic caterpillar outbreak in London

Londoners have been warned about an outbreak of toxic caterpillars that can cause fever, rashes and breathing difficulties.

28/04/2018