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By Jill Dando News A new science centre which will play a “significant role” in the conservation of the world’s most threatened species has opened at Chester Zoo. The new International Centre for Zoo Science will enable researchers to study some of the world’s most threatened species, and
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By Jill Dando News Guests can visit panda cubs at Berlin Zoo for the first time The panda cubs born at the end of August spent the first few weeks growing up behind the scenes at Zoo Berlin, and now visitors can take a look at the rabbit-sized panda cubs
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By Jill Dando News As anticipation builds for the latest Paddington Bear film, Paddington in Peru TM, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol has brought the iconic bear’s love for marmalade to life with a unique, sweet-themed research project. The zoo’s own Andean bears, often seen as
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By Jill Dando News Jon Attenborough and his guide dog Sam made history recently, with Sam becoming the first dog to visit all 42 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) stadiums. Jon and Sam have been travelling around Scotland, taking in fixtures from the Scottish Premiership to Scottish League 2. Together,
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By Jill Dando News As the nights draw in and there’s a chill in the air, minds wander to things that go ‘bump’ in the night. While we often think of creepy, prowling animals – you might not have heard of a strange howling bird that lives in Bristol… Noah’
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By Jill Dando News Trick or Treat? Tiger mum Yana checks out the pumpkins before her four rare Amur cubs are able to tuck into the Autumn feast. Now nearly six months old, Ginger Biscuit, Dora-Boo, Seeka and Heidi are exploring the main Safari Park more frequently. Keepers use seasonal
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By Jill Dando News A stunning £2,500 bespoke diamond-studded horse ring, born from a horse lover's final dream, is set to be auctioned to support the UK's largest horse welfare charity, Redwings. The one-of-a-kind piece, crafted in 9k gold, represents the vision of Susan Jamieson,
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By Jill Dando News A pair of miniature donkey foals, who were born to mares following The Donkey Sanctuary’s biggest ever rescue operation, are part of the herd enjoying life in a new nature inspired enrichment paddock in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary in Devon, South England. Close
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By Jill Dando News The internationally renowned Watoto Children’s Choir, currently on the last leg of their 2024 Australian tour, made a special stop at Australia Zoo where they not only performed, but had the incredible opportunity to live out a dream—spending time with some of Australia’s
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By Jill Dando News A kind gesture by an East Devon football club means the four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth can enjoy continued well-being through exercise and play. Feniton Football Club donated 60 used footballs to the sanctuary after hearing that the resident donkeys often play with
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Until the 3rd of November, the donkeys of Sidmouth invite tourists to trick or trot with them - if they dare! The Donkey Sanctuary began as a UK rescue mission over 50 years ago and has continued to grow since into
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By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Bristol Zoo recently welcomed a new male Alaotran gentle lemur, called Malala, from Parken Zoo in Sweden. He is joining their female Tiana as part of a crucial breeding programme to conserve this critically endangered species. Critically Endangered Alaotran gentle lemur are small
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By Animal Correspondent Ely Cathedral's annual animal service turned into a Noah's Ark, as 450 animal lovers and their furry (and not-so-furry) friends flocked to the historic site. The star-studded event included the usual suspects – dogs, cats, and pocket pets – but it was a miniature pony
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By Jill Dando News The Cornish Seal Sanctuary are thrilled to announce the celebration of a remarkable milestone : the 50th birthday of Sheba, who is thought to be the oldest Grey Seal living in human care. This unprecedented achievement is a testament to the exceptional care provided by the team
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By Jill Dando News An appeal for a unique donation by The Donkey Sanctuary’s Italian base has gone viral after being shared across social media platforms in Italy. To help protect their donkeys' legs from biting insects during the summer, Fundraising Officer, Ilaria Ruzza, took to social media
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By Jill Dando News * Waitrose own label single, double and whipping cream will now be free range * The announcement aligns with Waitrose own label industry-first free range milk * The products will have supporting new packaging labels to highlight the new change to customers Launching today, Waitrose will be the first