Great White SHark

How to avoid a shark attack (and what to do if one bites)

Briefing Wed 8 Feb, AT 12:04

With shark attacks at a two-decade high, try to swim in a group and avoid wearing 'yum yum yellow'

In pictures: famous polar bears

Anori the polar bear
Anori the polar bear

A star is born: meet Anori the polar bear, Knut's half-sibling

One-Minute Read Thu 19 Jan, AT 07:43

Anori, gender unknown, was born two weeks ago and shares tragic Knut's father

In pictures: Leopard attack in India

Leopard attacks man in Guwahati, India
The Hoff crab, a type of yeti crab

The Hoff: new crab that reminded scientists of David Hasselhoff

Video Thu 5 Jan, AT 11:47

A new species of yeti crab was named after US actor because of its hairy chest (with video)

In pictures: animal census at London Zoo

Penguins at London Zoo census

Toronto's 'gay' penguins split over female interloper

One-Minute Read Tue 13 Dec, AT 12:12

Pedro the penguin left moping as his close friend Buddy settles down with a female mate

Bear cub falls out of tree pictures

Los Angeles firemen used tranquilliser darts and a
mattress to rescue a bear cub from a tree

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