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A new arrival at Marwell Zoo became the unlikely symbol of Britain’s late-May heatwave, romping through mud as temperatures shattered national records. The zoo near Winchester saw highs of 32°C, part of a wider scorching spell that saw the UK’s spring temperature record smashed twice in two days.
Northern Ireland’s proposed hunting ban risks criminalising thousands of responsible dog owners under ambiguous wording. The Stormont bill, set for final vote in March, has sparked warnings from rural communities and gun clubs alike.
A pony became trapped inside a tractor tyre in Stoke-on-Trent, requiring a careful hours-long rescue by RSPCA officers. The animal was freed without injury and returned to grazing within the hour.
A pioneering AI surveillance system in London’s ZSL London Zoo will monitor nocturnal animal behavior to detect illness before symptoms appear. The project uses thermal and motion sensors to flag anomalies in movement patterns.
Hundreds gathered in Wickham for the 754-year-old Horse Fair, where horses raced through village streets and traders sold ponies. Locals and travelers celebrated under clear skies, as pubs and welfare groups adapted to the historic tradition.
Lisa-Marie Bearman risks losing her 12 marmosets after stringent new licensing rules took effect this month. Only one licence has been granted across 294 councils, raising fears of mass euthanasia as owners scramble to meet zoo-level welfare standards.
A privately owned tiger escaped its enclosure in Bavaria and mauled a handler to death before being shot by police. The incident raises fresh concerns over exotic pet regulations in Germany.
Foreign shearers who annually shear Scotland’s six million sheep face visa barriers, risking animal welfare and farm operations. The Home Office ends a 14-year concession next month, leaving farmers scrambling to fill a seasonal skills gap.
Dog owners in England and Wales could face unlimited fines and permanent pet removal under sweeping new livestock protection laws taking effect in 2025. The move follows a 30% rise in reported dog attacks on farm animals in the past two years.