Animals

Rare spider discovered by National Trust visitor

Animal charity seeks homes for rescued ducks

What you need to know as pine martens are reintroduced

Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed

Zoo's oldest chimpanzee that once escaped has died

Chicken rescued from bin after being left for dead

Farm and wildlife park welcomes new lions and tiger

Almond-sized crab and tiny lantern shark discovered in Australia

Vets warn about acorn danger to dogs

Shelter appeals for reptile fans to rehome snakes

Boa constrictor found near school by dog walker

Rescued foxes Wilkin and Willow released into wild. Video, 00:01:12Rescued foxes Wilkin and Willow released into wild

Ozzie the dog saved after night in the mud. Video, 00:00:20Ozzie the dog saved after night in the mud

Zoo makes 'difficult decision' to rehome bats

Owl rescued from North Sea rig and released back into wild

What to do if you get stung by an Asian hornet. Video, 00:01:02What to do if you get stung by an Asian hornet

Watch: Dolphin calf rescued from fishing line entanglement. Video, 00:00:48Watch: Dolphin calf rescued from fishing line entanglement

Owner's relief after runaway skunk rescued... again

An Immense World by Ed Yong (Omnibus) Audio, 75 minutesAn Immense World by Ed Yong (Omnibus)

White tiger endures bombs in wait for rescue

Jaguar rescued from river in Brazil after being shot. Video, 00:00:44Jaguar rescued from river in Brazil after being shot

Zoo's giraffe dies after suffering kidney failure

Woman spends 12 hours trying to catch runaway skunk