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Man is arrested over death of pregnant elephant that was killed by feeding it a pineapple filled with firecrackers

A man has been arrested over the death of a pregnant elephant who was killed after eating food laced with firecrackers in India.


Briton is charged with animal abuse after cops find nearly 550 dogs in cramped cages and burnt puppy remains 

A 69-year-old British man has been charged with animal abuse after Spanish cops discovered 544 dogs being kept in tiny cages at an illegal breeding farm.


Covid 19: Chester Zoo on BRINK of collapse

Chester Zoo's future has been thrown into doubt after the Government has ordered the attraction to remain closed "indefinitely".


Discovery of a breeding pair of Hainan Gibbons raises hopes the critically endangered species can be saved from extinction

A critically endangered primate on the verge of extinction appears to be recovering after conservationists discovered a new breeding pair. 

The Hainan Gibbon is an ape only found on the forested Chinese island of the same name, and in the 1970s the worldwide population was less than ten.