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Flossie's longevity secret; the world's oldest cat

In the calm of an English home, a tortoiseshell cat celebrated a milestone that seems to defy biology and time. Flossie, officially recognized as the world's oldest living cat, turned 30 on December 29, extending a record that makes her unique in feline history.

  • Jan 18, 2026 03:00

The real impact of dog food on the environment

The environmental cost of feeding dogs is significant and increasing due to the growing canine population and the trend to feed better quality meat.

  • Jan 13, 2026 10:30

The unexpected smells that keep the Asian hornet out of your home and garden

In just a few years, the Asian hornet has become an unwelcome but increasingly common guest in a lot of gardens.

  • Jan 12, 2026 21:30

Ai, the 'brilliant' chimpanzee who could count and draw has died

Ai, the 'brilliant' chimpanzee, died in Japan at the age of 49 from multi-organ failure and age-related illnesses.

  • Jan 12, 2026 19:00

Adopting a dog: things you need to know before choosing the perfect companion

A faithful four-legged friend can be invaluable and can brighten even the darkest days, always by your side, for better or worse.

  • Jan 12, 2026 08:00

Some dogs learn new words by listening to our conversations

Some particularly gifted dogs are able to learn the names of new objects simply by listening to their owners' conversations.

  • Jan 12, 2026 03:30

After 50 years of protection, Finland authorizes wolf hunting once again

After more than fifty years of total (or almost total) protection, Finland has decided to allow wolf hunting as from the beginning of 2026.

  • Jan 09, 2026 16:00

Tiny fiddler crabs suck up and break down microplastics

They are about the size of a Post-it, live in the mud of mangroves, and while we discuss technological solutions and political promises, they are already doing the dirty work. In silence.

  • Jan 09, 2026 15:00

Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga National Park in Congo

In the heart of Virunga National Park, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, nature has bestowed an event as rare as it is precious: the birth of twin mountain gorillas.

  • Jan 09, 2026 09:30

Aged 4, this girl explains nature better than many adults

You don't need big words, complicated figures or spectacular documentaries to explain respect for nature.

  • Jan 09, 2026 09:30