A YouGov survey found that almost half of Britons let their pets sleep in the same bed as them, reflecting the 53% of UK adults who owned a pet in 2023. Sleep expert Ashley Hainsworth of Bed Kingdom weighs up the pros and cons of the habit.
Biologists have discovered a breeding population of the critically endangered Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle as part of conservation work in southern India. Knowledge shared by local communities led to the first-ever documented nesting evidence for the rare species.
Tula, a three-year-old Lurcher, is looking for her forever home at Dogs Trust Shoreham after spending 1,050 days in the charity's care. Found as a stray and taken in during March 2021, she has been classed an 'underdog' due to her lengthy stay in kennels.
A study by the Royal Veterinary College found that 'pandemic puppies' are showing higher rates of problem behaviours, including separation anxiety and aggression towards other dogs. Researchers also found new owners often worsen these issues by resorting to punitive training methods.
A stray dog in India named Biggie was rescued by UK charity Worldwide Veterinary Service after being found with a huge mass around his skull in Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu. He was brought to WVS's facility for treatment and named for his big-hearted nature.
