Henry Wee Wheels is a rescue dog from China who now lives with his owner in Northern Ireland, gets around in a specially adapted wheelchair, and helps provide emotional support for young children.

A rescue dog who needs a wheelchair to get around is helping to teach primary school children how to live life to the full, despite the global pandemic.

Disabled dog rescued from China helping NI pupils through pandemic

With people spending more time at home during lockdown, animal charities have seen inquiries to rehome pets increase dramatically.

Public urged to be vigilant when adopting pets as illegal dealers cash in

A rare sighting of a blue whale off the east coast of Australia, captured on camera by west Belfast man Sean Keenan who moved there six years ago. Credit: Sean Keenan @seansperception

A Belfast man who captured what was billed as the first confirmed sighting of a blue whale off the east coast of Australia in 100 years has done it again just weeks later.

Belfast man captures second rare blue whale sighting in weeks

A Belfast man who moved to Australia six years ago has managed to capture what could be the first confirmed sighting of a blue whale off the east coast in 100 years.

Belfast man ‘hits jackpot’ with first blue whale sighting in 100 years

A curfew of young curlews have been released back into the wild in Co Armagh after their eggs were rescued from a peatland fire.

Rescued curlew chicks released back into the wild

Belfast Zoo has welcomed its second baby giraffe in the last three months.

Belfast Zoo welcomes newest giraffe calf 'Ballyclare'

Courtesy of Irish Whale and Dolphin Group / Nicola Coyle

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group say the Northern Bottlenose Whales, which were spotted at Rossknowlagh on Wednesday morning, swim in deep waters and were "likely distracted by loud noises".

Number of whales die after washing up on Co Donegal beach

Leo the cocker spaniel got stuck after falling over a cliff near Whitepark Bay on the North Coast. Credit: CGOC Belfast Coastguard

A poor pup has had to be rescued by Coastguard teams after falling over cliff near Whitepark Bay on the North Coast and getting trapped by rocks.

‘Ruff day’ for dog rescued after cliff fall at Whitepark Bay

Dogs Trust has warned about an increase in pets being abandoned, as some people find themselves no longer able to look after them post-lockdown.

Dog charity reports increase in pets being abandoned post-lockdown

Ballyronan is the latest endanger Rothschild's giraffe to be born at Belfast Zoo, arriving during lockdown.

Visitors heading to Belfast Zoo following its reopening will be able to meet the latest addition to its herd of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.

Meet one of Belfast Zoo's latest additions born during lockdown

The zoo is open to the public from Sunday after months of closure because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Belfast zoo reopens as lockdown measures ease

A rogue swan was escorted back to its pond by police after running amok on a road in north Belfast.

Runaway swan given police escort back to Belfast pond

A 15-year-old girl from Co Down, who is set to star in her own CBBC documentary, has been named the UK’s Young Pigeon Fancier of the Year.

NI teen named UK’s Young Pigeon Fancier of the Year

Belfast City Council has heard a proposal that could see the animals at Belfast Zoo evicted if given approval.

Council hears proposal to 'close' Belfast Zoo

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus during the rescue operation at a farm in Aghalee on Saturday.

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