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Cove star's petition against dolphin hunt in Japan

Even threats of violence weren't enough to keep Richard O'Barry from protesting the start of the dolphin hunt in Japan.

Back to panda school in China

As millions of children prepare to return school after the summer break, these pandas in Chengdu will be as well.

Pygmy Hippo Meets Public In Poland

A male pygmy hippopotamus born in Poland's Wroclaw Zoo has gone on show for the first time.

Blown Up: Stranded Whale Is Put To Death

A terminally ill whale that had become stranded near an Australian harbour has been blown up by authorities.

Baby pygmy hippo makes his debut

A male pygmy hippopotamus has been shown to the public for the first time at Poland's Wroclaw Zoo.

Girl savaged in new dog attack

A 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital after she was bitten by a dog in the second attack of its kind this week in Scotland.

Goat put down after horns torn out

A goat had to be put down after his horns were ripped out in a "barbaric" attack, the RSPCA has said.

RSPCA says 'bring back UK dog licence'

Animal welfare group the RSPCA has called for dog licences to be reintroduced, saying an annual licence fee of as little as £21.50 could help reduce the number of strays and help tackle irresponsible dog breeding.

RSPCA in call for dog licences

Introducing dog licences could raise more than £100 million to improve the animals' welfare and reduce their use as status symbols or weapons, a report by the RSPCA has suggested.

Fossil of stocky new predatory dinosaur unearthed in Romania

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The fossil of a stocky new dinosaur with two sets of claws on its feet unearthed in Romania has given researchers a window into what European predators looked like in the final years of the Age of Dinosaurs.