4 h. ago 'Do not approach' warning issued as 'unpredictable' wild animal on the loose

It is illegal to breed or sell raccoon dogs in the UK

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6 h. ago People urged 'do not approach' escaped and 'unpredictable' wild animal on loose in Wales

Sightings of raccoon dogs in the wild are extremely rare in Wales, but one of the 'extremely smelly' fox-like creatures has been spotted near a beauty spot and an appeal has now been made

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22 h. ago Met warn public ‘don’t approach’ suspect who ‘attempted to rape male in his 20s’

Officers release CCTV image of man in his mid to late 50s

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28 h. ago XL bullies account for half of dogs seized and euthanised by police

The RSPCA said the Government should consider alternatives to legislation banning specific breeds, warning the approach ‘fails to reduce dog bites’.

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38 h. ago Dartmoor wild boar sightings prompt suspicions of guerrilla rewilding

Dog walker’s close encounter prompts debate over whether the animals, once native to UK, should remainSightings of wild boar on Dartmoor have raised suspicions a guerrilla rewilder has been releasing them – and prompted a debate over whether they should be allowed to remain.Videos of a group of boar on the moors in Devon were posted online earlier this month, and a dog walker has recently complained of a close encounter with one of them, which frightened his pet. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Police hunt man after stab victim, 20, killed in Hackney street brawl

Members of the public warned not to approach Renaldo Roberts, 25

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7 d. ago Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds

Researchers say study, which involved training bream to follow a specific diver for treats, could change the way we treat fishWild fish can tell people apart – at least when they are wearing different-coloured outfits – researchers have found in a study they say could shift our relationship with the creatures.It is known that certain domestic animals – or those that live close to humans – can tell one person from another, a skill researchers say could be tied to particular humans being more inclined to share resources with them or, conversely, pose a danger. However, such discrimination is less well known in wild animals. Continue reading...

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