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In the 1940s, monkeys escaped from a farm. Now they're a free colony

For over seven decades, a colony of green monkeys (Chlorocebus sabaeus) has been living in urban South Florida, close to where jets take off from a nearby airport. Although Dania Beach locals love them, no one was quite sure how they got there.


Herdwicks: The 'smiley' sheep of the Lake District

With their grey-streaked coats and white heads, the Herdwick sheep are a distinctive feature of the Lake District landscape. They have been dotted around the hilltops for centuries and the breed's survival was helped by the author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. 


Wildcats, golden eagles and beavers could be reintroduced in England

Once native animals and birds like wildcats, golden eagles and beavers could be reintroduced to England in a major wildlife boost under a government project.


Hundreds of kittens and puppies rescued in China [Video]

160 boxes of live animals that were reportedly sold by an illegal mail order company as ‘mystery boxes’ were found in Chengdu, China.