They're traditionally associated with leading mountain rescue efforts but when Daisy the 55kg St Bernard dog decided she'd had enough, the tables were turned.

What happened when Daisy the 55kg St Bernard dog refused to budge?

The frog had hitched a ride in the fruit, travelling 5,000 miles from Colombia in South America to a supermarket in Llanelli.

Stowaway frog found 5,000 miles from home in Llanelli supermarket bananas

Ratty weighed just 324g and was missing his fur and spines when he was found last November in Perth and Kinross.

Hedgehog recovers from infection which left it almost bald

Mya Rose Craig, who's 17-years-old, is being honoured for her pioneering work campaigning for greater diversity in conservation.

Meet the 17-year-old bird watcher who's pushing boundaries in conservation

The bird manages to fearlessly glide over the top of the waves as they approach.

Surfing swan first to catch waves in new artificial lake

The ad urged consumers to ‘go wool-free this winter’ but a watchdog found its claim of cruelty to animals was misleading.

Peta ad banned for ‘wool is just as cruel as fur’ claim

Apartment blocks nearby have been evacuated as a precaution. 

Snake on the loose in Germany as residents urged to shut windows and doors

The People’s Vote group says a no-deal Brexit could force half of UK farms out of business.

Sheep herded past government buildings by anti-Brexit campaigners

The season runs for 16 weeks to December, drawing visitors from Europe and North America, but Labour wants a review.

Labour demands review into grouse shooting as season begins on Glorious Twelfth

Prague Zoo has gifted three new inhabitants for St James's Park in London.

In Pictures: Great white pelicans released into London park

Residents of the Nottingham village held a birthday bash for local celebrity Wilbur the cat – but he failed to show his face.

Wilbur, King of Ruddington, shuns birthday party thrown by loyal subjects

Dozens have protested against 'dog meat day' in Seoul and others continued to eat dog meat just a few metres away. 

Kim Basinger leads protest against 'dog meat day' - but what is it?

The heartwarming moment the Sprocker spaniel was reunited with her family after more than six years was captured on camera. 

Family reunited with pet dog Fern after six-year search

The sound of duck calls on a mobile phone was enough to lure out the four birds.

Ducklings rescued by firefighters with a little help from YouTube

Most competitors were previously abandoned or rescued from shelters in the US.

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