Animals

The 100-year-old's libido has led to the giant reptile fathering 800 children, bringing his breed back from the brink.
Australians are rallying to help communities and animals affected with amazing acts of kindness – you can, too.
Owner of dog, now named Cracker, explained they had "no home or money now for him", the RSPCA said.
New Year’s Eve fireworks may have started the blaze.
Bonfire Night and Diwali can be terrifying for cats and dogs – here's how best to look after them.
The only end of year round-up you need. From the portly rat who got stuck in a manhole cover, to the alpaca who waltzed into a French opticians. Merry Christmas.
The ban on elephant hunting in the country was dropped earlier this year.
Let Mariah Dairy and co distract you from your General Election and Christmas shopping woes.
A koala that was seen in a viral video being rescued from an Australian bushfire has died. Vets took the decision to put the marsupial down after his burns failed to improve. Named Lewis, the koala was saved from open flames by passerby Toni Doherty. She wrapped the animal in her shirt and a blanket then poured water over him. So far, 350 koalas are currently feared dead from the fires.
A whale filmed playing with a rugby ball is Hvaldimir, the beluga in Norway some speculate escaped from the Russian military.