Bristol Zoo's oldest silverback gorilla Jock, 45, dies days after move into new home following criticism

Silverback western lowland Jock, 45, had been living with a troop of eight other gorillas at Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton, an old site which was closed to the public in September 2022.

Family stunned as their dog gives birth to record-breaking 17 puppies after 13-hour labour

Miranda Pellecchia, 42, from Blean, Kent, said her two-year-old pooch, Marigold, delivered the enormous brood (pictured) between 11am and midnight on January 2.

Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming

A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species

Laboratory testing of animal samples and carcases by APHA

How vets can submit samples to APHA laboratory testing services and prices for these services.

Trump administration ends protections for rare dancing prairie bird

A ground-dwelling bird known for its elaborate mating dances on the southern Great Plains will no longer be federally protected

Guidance: Notifications for veterinary professionals: small animal risks and threats (SmART) comms system

Notifications issued by APHA’s small animal risks and threats (SmART) comms system.

Pets (Microchips) Bill

A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.

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Lisa Armstrong 'finally cuts ties' with ex Ant McPartlin as she jets to the US

Ant McPartlin's ex-wife Lisa Armstrong has gone to the States in the wake of the death of her beloved dog Hurley as friends say that she has finally cut all ties to her ex-husband

Wyoming town erupts in fury as rancher who tortured and paraded wolf around his local bar gets sweetheart plea deal

The case has sparked public outcry, with many calling it 'the saddest stories ever of animal torture' and demanding that the Wyoming man serve jail time for his acts.

Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles

A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 of the animals

Wrens will make homes in your garden with the help of 1 type of nest box

Wildlife experts reveal that wrens a particular type of nest boxes, which will encourage these small birds to make their home in your garden during nesting season.

Guidance: Pet travel: checks on pets by transport carriers

How sea, rail and air transport companies check that dogs, cats and ferrets travelling to Great Britain are following the pet travel requirements.

Golden Retriever puppy sleeps in same spot and owner cries when she realises why

One dog owner in tears after she realised why her pet was choosing to sleep in the same spot in their home every time. Eight-week old Humphrey left originally Lily confused over his napping placement

Ant McPartlin shares tearful story about beloved dog Hurley’s final moments

'I've cried a lot,' he shared in a moving tribute.

Guidance: Quarantine facilities for imported birds: approved premises

Details of premises approved to operate as quarantine facilities or centres for imported birds other than poultry.

Beaver 'engineers' released to create wetlands

A family of beavers have been brought from Scotland to improve biodiversity in a Lincolnshire river.

Lonely Aussie man dies - and his generous final act will transform the lives of people AND animals

A man's final wish is set to help the lives of animals and people in need.

Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon

CLAIRE COUTINHO: Miliband's vow to save us cash on energy bills is simply a con. He's taking us for fools!

Ed Miliband is taking the public for fools. Yesterday, he claimed to be cutting energy bills for millions of families. The truth is that like so much of what Labour do, it is simply a con.

Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued

A toucan seen flying around the Las Vegas desert has been captured by a bird rescue group

Animal Shelters (Licensing) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the licensing of animal shelters; and for connected purposes.

More Brits are insuring their PETS than insuring themselves, study finds

One in three UK workers currently insure their pets - more than those taking out critical illness cover, income protection or private health insurance. Pictured: File photo

Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill

A Bill to provide that, for the purposes of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981, domesticated reindeer are not wild animals; to make further provision about licensing in respect of the keeping or training of reindeer for exhibition; and for connected …

NFU Conference 2026: Tom Bradshaw re-elected NFU president

The results of the officeholder elections were announced at the NFU Conference on February 25

Lost species to be released as Labour seeks to stave off Greens’ election threat

Push for good nature news before polls with reintroduction of white-tailed eagles, pine martens and beavers in England White-tailed eagles, pine martens and beavers will be released across England before the May elections as the Labour government attempts to staunch …

Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law

A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed.

Contact APHA

Find contact numbers and email addresses for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them

Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.

Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds

Fish levels fall by 7.2% with as little as 0.1C of warming per decade, northern hemisphere research showsChronic ocean heating is fuelling a “staggering and deeply concerning” loss of marine life, a study has found, with fish levels falling by …