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Cambodia's landmine-detecting hero rat dies

The giant African pouched rat managed to clear the equivalent of around 20 football pitches during his five-year career.

11 Jan

First UK case of bird flu in humans - here's what you need to know

Duck keeper Alan Gosling was identified as the first person to catch bird flu in the UK on Friday.

7 Jan

Four hunting hounds killed after running onto railway track

ITV News obtained exclusive footage of hounds running onto the same track just weeks before.

5 Jan

Is time running out for hunting after a damaging year?

Calls for the end of trail hunting on public land over ‘smokescreen’ fears

Footage shows man in Essex 'attacking a fox with garden fork'

Jockey wins claim against former rival over life-changing fall

Primary school teacher sacked after being caught kicking and slapping horse

Trophy hunting imports to be banned as campaigners urge quick action

Concern over growing spread in ‘largest ever’ bird flu outbreak

Camel escapes nativity scene and leads police on day-long chase

What does a coral reef coming back to life sound like?

Farmer digs deep to rescue sheep buried by Storm Arwen snow

National Trust trustees to meet to discuss trail hunting ban

National Trust to end trail hunting on its land