Sonic the Squirrel banned from riding rollercoaster
A grey squirrel has been banned from riding Alton Towers’ Sonic Spinball ride because he poses a health and safety risk. Read More »
Hot potatoes, baboons and elephants in the snow
Zoogle News rounds up photos and video from around the UK as the country’s zoos cope with snow storms and freezing conditions. Read More »
Baby seal found in pond 18 miles from sea
A confused baby seal has been found in a family’s back garden pond more than 18 miles from the sea. Read More »
Adelaide gripped by panda fever
Australia welcomes two giant pandas from China with gifts of bamboo before settling them into their new home at the Adelaide Zoo.
Introducing the micro pig: Clean, intelligent and loves TV
Forget cats, dogs and rabbits. The latest pet craze sweeping the UK is for “micro pigs” — tiny swine animals which prefer curling up on the sofa to watch TV with their owners to wallowing in farmyard muck. Read More »
Couple find ‘Gremlins’-style monkey watching television
A marmoset monkey with a striking resemblance to Gizmo, the mogwai creature from the film “Gremlins”, is safe and well after being found by a young couple watching TV in their living room a week after escaping from a safari park. Read More »
Mixed-up dog who thinks he’s a cat seeks new home
A mixed-up Jack Russell who thinks he is a cat after sharing a home with dozens of felines has been adopted by a cat rescue centre. Read More »
Roaming sea lion hitches lift on Californian Interstate
A sea lion pup had to be rescued by Californian police afte waddling out to the central reservation of the busy Interstate 880 highway in Oakland. Read More »