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Elephants' heartbreaking reaction to discovering skull

Extraordinary footage captures the profound moment a herd of African elephants exhibits what appears to be deep mourning, gently investigating the skull of a deceased fellow mammal in a powerful display of animal sentience and emotion.

Bubble Barrier Saves Australia's Giant Cuttlefish from Dolphins

Marine scientists are pioneering a revolutionary bubble curtain technology in South Australia's Spencer Gulf to protect the world's only known mass breeding aggregation of giant cuttlefish from predatory dolphins, offering new hope for this vulnerable spe

Rare Whale Dies After Cornwall Stranding Tragedy

A desperate race against time to save a rare Cuvier's beaked whale on a Cornish beach ended in tragedy, as rescuers were unable to move the distressed animal to safety. The incident has sparked an important conversation about marine wildlife strandings.

Aberdeen Three: Animal Activists as Terrorists

The gripping account of the 'Aberdeen Three' animal rights activists whose 1987 lab raid led to unprecedented terrorism charges, a landmark trial, and a seismic shift in UK activism.

Mother Cat Adopts Orphaned Puppy in UK

A heart-melting story from the UK reveals a mother cat who has adopted an orphaned puppy, nursing and caring for the unlikely duo alongside her own kitten. This extraordinary display of animal instinct and compassion is captivating the nation.

Rescue Dog Returned to Shelter After Just 24 Hours

Staff at a UK rescue centre are devastated after a seven-year-old dog, Duke, was returned within a day of being adopted, with the new owners citing trivial reasons for his swift return.

Stray Cat Adopts UK Woman In Heartwarming Takeover

A mysterious stray cat in the UK has chosen his forever human, refusing to leave a woman's home in an extraordinary display of feline affection. Discover the purr-fect story of unexpected companionship.

Killer Whale Warning After Pod Sinks 50ft Yacht

Marine experts issue urgent warning to sailors after a pod of aggressive orcas rams and sinks a 50ft yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The latest in a series of alarming encounters between killer whales and vessels in the region.

Scottish Fishermen Land Rare Pacific Bluefin Tuna

In an unprecedented event, Scottish fishermen have successfully landed a prized Pacific bluefin tuna off the coast of Scotland, a species typically found in warmer waters thousands of miles away, sparking excitement and scientific intrigue.

Acidic Oceans Eroding Shark Teeth, Study Reveals

New scientific research reveals a hidden crisis as rising CO2 levels are acidifying our oceans, causing significant damage to shark teeth and threatening their ability to hunt and feed effectively.

Giant Barrel Jellyfish Appear in UK Waters

Enormous barrel jellyfish, some measuring over a metre and weighing up to 40kg, are appearing in unprecedented numbers around the British coastline, creating both concern and fascination among marine experts.

Outrage as video shows trainers manually stimulating orca

Exclusive footage reveals trainers at Marineland Antibes manually stimulating a male orca to collect semen, sparking global condemnation from animal rights groups and scientists over the park's inbreeding prevention methods.

Travel firm's warning over nuisance Tube behaviour

A leading UK travel company issues a stark warning to passengers about a specific type of anti-social behaviour on the London Underground, threatening bans and reporting offenders to authorities.

UK Dolphins Develop Terrifying New Hunting Habit

Exclusive research reveals Britain's bottlenose dolphins are exhibiting unprecedented and aggressive behaviour, with experts tracking shocking new hunting techniques in UK waters.

Male Dolphins Use 'Wingmen' in Sophisticated Mating Strategies

A revolutionary study from the University of Bristol uncovers the complex romantic strategies of male dolphins, including forming alliances and using 'wingmen' to attract mates, revealing startling parallels with human social dynamics.

Dolphin Attacks on Swimmers Spike: UK Safety Warning

Marine experts issue urgent warnings as normally placid dolphins commit a series of vicious, unprovoked assaults on swimmers along British coastlines. The disturbing trend leaves scientists baffled and authorities urging caution.

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