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Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Kitty Lockhart with her pet dog Rex.

Derry pensioner embarrassed after bus refusal due to pet dog

Arctic foxes share blood-lolly birthday treat

Super-sweet Arctic fox pups celebrate birthday - with a blood lolly

Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry.

Cruel pet owner whacks two dogs with spade and yells 'next one'

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

Pet allergies.

Watch: Vet expert shares signs of allergies in pets

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Wonky the lamb.

Watch: Lively lamb with wonky walk beats the odds to survive

Baby giraffe.

Watch: Cute newborn baby giraffe stands for first time

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

Inside Soft Paws play area with a huge ball pit and slide

Video: I took my dog to a soft play area...he LOVED the huge ball pit

Dogs can sometimes become distressed when they are left alone for too long.

This is the exact amount of time you can leave your dog home alone

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky
Using your phone and taking in the beauty of nature don’t have to be mutually exclusive 🌱
Amber Allott

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

The £1,000 coin is made from solid fine gold

The Royal Mint has launched a £1,000 coin - and it's really not cheap

Dogs in Morocco are being killed in preparation for the World Cup 2030 - IAWPC/ Animal News Agency

Derry residents and their pups urged to put their best paw forward to help Moroc...

Lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park

Camera trap footage shows Lynx on the loose after illegal release

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

Derry residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Derry residents t...

Big cats sightings are regularly reported across the UK.

"Big cat the size of a panther" spotted by golfer about to tee-off

review of the Enabot X pet and family companion robot

I tested 'crazy' AI robot pet and family companion

Willie Hay recounted being stopped by Gardaí on the Derry/Donegal border and having his boot and bonnet searched for some time as he claimed checkpoints on the border are a daily reality.

Hay recalls being stopped by Gardaí on Derry border, says checks happening daily

A poll of 2,000 meat-eaters found the youngest generation are most conscious about where their food originated from

Gen Z feel twice as guilty about eating meat than the over-65s
Gen Z are twice as likely to feel guilty about eating meat than the over 65s, according to research.
Charlotte Minett

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Ad Feature Gallop into Christmas with the perfect gift for horse lovers

Watch: Baby red panda dies at zoo from 'stress caused by fireworks'

Mary the elephant takes a shower.

Watch: Elephant known as “queen of showering” uses hose to rinse off

Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using a unique technique at Paignton Zoo in Devon.

Watch: Rare pink baby pigeon hand-reared using unique technique at zoo

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

A polar bear working up the courage to jump into a pool.

Watch: Polar bear works up the courage to jump into pool on ninth try

Robyn Swan sold all her belongings to live in a shipping container.

Watch: Woman lives bill-free in a shipping container in rural Scotland

Alpacas spotted taking a stroll down city centre street.

Watch: Alpacas spotted taking afternoon stroll down city centre street

Pesto the penguin at Sea Life Melbourne.

Watch: 22.5kg fluffy penguin called Pesto waddles around his enclosure

Watch: Dog stuck 8m deep in rock before she's freed in rescue mission

Jackie Leek takes her giant pet tortoise called Mr Miyagi on regular walks to the pub.

Watch: Grandmother takes her pet tortoise to the pub with her

Grandmother Debra Martin is tackled to the ground by her golden retriever.

Watch: Grandmother is tackled to ground by her ball-obsessed dog

Margaret Lees with her cows as they cross the road from Park Farm in Ramsbottom.

Watch: Farmer stunned after driver complains about cows crossing road

Cinnamon the capybara is located and captured.

Watch: Capybara is captured after week of ‘living her best life’

Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare a loggerhead sea turtle into the sea off the coast of Horta in the Azores

Heartwarming moment loggerhead sea turtle is released back in the wild

From the left - Elena Michalczuk, 11, Grace Pratt, 10, Cordelia Donald, 9, Amy Brooks, 11, with Klara Remmington and Bandit the cat.

Watch: Lollipop lady’s cat helps school children cross road

Watch: Two new southern white rhinos arrive at safari park

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

Lion finds hidden camera at zoo.

Watch: ‘Selfie-taking’ lions find hidden camera and run off with it

Rare white squirrel roams streets of UK town.

Watch: One-in-100,000 rare white squirrel roams streets of UK town

Kisumu with daughter Mobi.

Watch: Adorable baby western lowland gorilla takes first steps at zoo

A huge snake is filmed slithering along UK canal towpath.

Watch: Huge 4ft snake is filmed slithering along UK canal towpath

9-month old Bella the golden doodle is ecstatic in her mudbath!

Playful golden doodle looks ecstatic in thick muddy swamp

Whale pops up from sea in front of amazed Jersey schoolchildren on trip.

Watch: Whale pops up from sea in front of amazed schoolchildren

Brian Surguy is attacked by a protective mother duck while trying to help her ducklings.

Watch: Protective mother duck attacks man trying to rescue ducklings

Sixteen-month-old has a heart-warming interaction with horses.

Watch: Sixteen-month-old has a heart-warming interaction with horses

Giraffe hauls toddler, 2, from back of family’s pick up truck.

Watch: Giraffe hauls toddler, 2, from back of family’s pick up truck

Two wild boars herd large group of piglets across road.

Watch: Two wild boars herd large group of piglets across road

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