San Diego Zoo's 141-year-old tortoise Gramma dies
The San Diego Zoo mourns the loss of Gramma, its beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise. Remember her legacy by enjoying her favourite foods. Read her remarkable story.
The San Diego Zoo mourns the loss of Gramma, its beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise. Remember her legacy by enjoying her favourite foods. Read her remarkable story.
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Zoo records keeper Rosemary Fletcher-Jones warns tortoises need varied nutrition, not just lettuce. Discover healthy alternatives and observe your pet's garden habits.
Health officials investigate multistate Salmonella outbreak connected to pet bearded dragons. 17 infected, 6 hospitalised, 1 death reported. Learn safety measures.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
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A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
Walkers at a popular UK nature reserve were stunned to encounter a massive snake measuring several feet long, with experts now investigating the mysterious reptile's origins.
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
A spectacularly preserved ichthyosaur fossil, dubbed one of Britain's most significant paleontological finds, has been discovered on the Jurassic Coast by passionate fossil hunters.
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
A walker wearing only shorts was dramatically rescued from Britain's highest peak after being caught in severe weather conditions during Storm Amy. The shocking incident highlights the dangers of mountain climbing unprepared.
In a heart-stopping rescue operation, HM Coastguard teams performed a miraculous cliffside mission to save a stranded dog clinging to a narrow ledge after falling 300 feet in Cornwall.
US authorities are spending staggering sums housing dangerous alligators in a specialised Everglades facility, raising questions about costs and conservation.
Heartwarming appeal from RSPCA as these charming animals including three-legged cats and timid dogs seek loving families across Britain
In an extraordinary survival story, 34-year-old hiker Sebastian Rodriguez was rescued after vanishing for 10 days in Idaho's rugged wilderness, found naked and confused by mountain bikers in a dramatic recovery operation.
Emergency crews work desperately through the night after a devastating school collapse in Indonesia leaves dozens trapped, with the death toll rising and families awaiting news of their children.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking 40% surge in wilderness rescue operations across Britain's national parks as unprepared adventurers face nature's wrath.
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship became an unlikely rescue vessel when it responded to a distress call and saved multiple people stranded at sea in a heart-pounding maritime emergency operation.
A British grandmother awoke to the surprise of her life when she discovered a 2.5-metre python had slithered between her legs as she slept on the sofa in her living room.