Mum told to make toddler ‘as comfortable as possible’ after diagnosis
A mum has explained how she discovered her two-year-old son was seriously ill with a rare condition after he went…
12 popular dog breeds to avoid with young children — not including pitbulls
If you’re considering welcoming a new four-legged member into your household, thorough research is essential. With countless breeds available, selecting…
‘She compared her dachshund to my newborn baby’: should you be able to take your dog everywhere?
Is the world is going to the dogs? Composite: Guardian Design; Getty Images; handoutView image in fullscreenIs the world is…
‘Should we leave them to die?’ The battle over how to save orangutans from the curse of palm oil
Mama Ris and her daughter in West Kalimantan. Photograph: Fergus ThomasAs new settlers clear their forest habitat, the apes are…
BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson admits ‘breaking rule’ after being told ‘how to behave’
TV presenter Adam Henson admitted to “probably breaking one of the rules” after an expert gave him some tips on…
‘We’ve travelled Australia and New Zealand for years and barely spent on accommodation’
A British couple have revealed how they slashed £20,000 from hotel costs while travelling. Mike Lucas, 33, and his partner…
Rottnest Island shark attack horror as friends witness man being mauled by four-metre white shark
A man has suffered ‘critical injuries’ after he was attacked by a shark in Australia. Friends watched helplessly as the…
Not labradors, greyhounds or pugs – vet names hardest dog breed to own
The hardest dog breed to own has been named by a veterinary practice – and it’s not the one you…
3-legged dog can’t find home because everyone thinks she’s ugly and broken
A three-legged dog who has been described as “fearless” is struggling to find a forever home because people keep overlooking…