UTV Animals

More than 100,000 birds to be culled in NI after Avian Flu outbreak

A mass cull of more than 100,000 birds is to take place following an outbreak of avian flu in Northern Ireland.

Tiny kitten rescued from Ballymena rooftop in nick of time

A nine-week-old kitten has been rescued from the roof of a bar in Ballymena just in time to avoid becoming prey for opportunistic magpies.

15 more coronavirus-related deaths in NI in 24 hours

It comes as people arriving in NI from Denmark must self-isolate after the UK introduced a travel ban on the country following an outbreak of Covid-19 in mink.

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Reward offered to catch those who tortured rabbit in Newcastle

Disabled dog rescued from China helping NI pupils through pandemic

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

Belfast man captures second rare blue whale sighting in weeks

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

Rescued curlew chicks released back into the wild

Belfast Zoo welcomes newest giraffe calf 'Ballyclare'

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Number of whales die after washing up on Co Donegal beach

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

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Dog charity reports increase in pets being abandoned post-lockdown

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

Belfast zoo reopens as lockdown measures ease