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Wildlife fan captures remarkable photo of blue tit resembling a flying fish
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (127+ words) Martin Goff spotted the bird swooping through the air while visiting Haslingden Grane. He said: "I was at a local wildlife reserve, Haslingden Grane, on a wet day, but when the sun did shine the birds duly obliged too and…...
Blackpool Zoo elephant calf celebrates first birthday after life-saving care
1+ week, 1+ day ago (435+ words) An elephant calf has celebrated her first birthday at Blackpool Zoo. Zaiya, an endangered Asian elephant, has spent her first year as a 'fully integrated member of the herd' thanks to a life-saving effort by more than 30 staff members. When…...
On-site alpaca farm just one benefit for apprentices at Rimington dog grooming school
1+ week, 1+ day ago (486+ words) Visiting an on-site alpaca farm is one of the benefits for apprentices of an East Lancashire dog grooming school. Canine Groom School Ltd, based at Howgill Farm in Rimington, was visited by Ofsted on July 21, who said it met the…...
Five orphaned kittens seek homes after mother's death in accident
1+ week, 1+ day ago (501+ words) Five orphaned farm kittens are looking for quiet and patient homes after their mother was killed in an accident involving a horse. The litter—four boys and one girl—was taken in by Happy Cats Hyndburn when they were just…...
Council finds no animal welfare concerns at riding centre after 'upsetting' videos
1+ week, 4+ day ago (742+ words) A council said it has found "no animal welfare concerns" at an Accrington horse riding centre after "upsetting" videos surfaced on Facebook and TikTok. Hyndburn Council had been investigating the videos, reportedly filmed at Accrington Riding Centre, and the British…...
Lancashire vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (410+ words) Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions A local veterinary practice in Lancashire is launching a pet healthcare plan that will remove worries about booking veterinary consultations at a…...
More animal care courses offered at much-loved Witton Park campus
2+ week, 5+ day ago (451+ words) Blackburn College has announced more courses at the newly revamped 'animal care' campus at Witton Park. The programmes to study animal care and animal management range from entry level through to Level 3. Students can learn practical skills in addition to…...
Greg James visits Lancashire inn on 'grief trip' after losing pet dog Barney
2+ week, 5+ day ago (418+ words) BBC Radio 1 host Greg James embarked on a “grief trip” following the death of his beloved pet dog Barney and he made a stop at a pub in Lancashire. The Inn at Whitewell has impressed visitors on Tripadvisor, where it…...
Penguins and capybaras among 10,000 animals on scales for London zoo weigh-in
2+ week, 5+ day ago (220+ words) Penguins, capybaras, squirrel monkeys and a Vietnamese magnolia snail were among 10,000 animals measured at ZSL London Zoo’s annual “weigh-in” on Monday. Every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate was weighed, with some scales disguised in habitats to ensure animals hopped…...
Desperate plea as dogs at Lancashire rescue risk being put down
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (304+ words) Pendle Dogs has issued an urgent appeal for experienced foster carers as it warns dogs in overcrowded pounds could be put to sleep without homes to go to. The rescue, which works largely with dogs facing euthanasia in council pounds,…...