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Couples' horrifying final moments as they're mauled and eaten by 'meanest' bear
Animals
Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were killed and eaten by a bear in their Alaskan camp in October 2003 - and the horrifying scene was captured in audio
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Horror emergency call as pet chimp rips off woman's face and eats her eyes
Animals
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Sandra Herold made a frantic call after her pet chimp Travis attacked her friend Charla Nash
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Animal communicator shares 3 telltale sign your dog really loves you
Dogs
For anyone who has ever wondered if their four-legged friend loves them back, then one animal communicator has shared the three things to look out for
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New travel rules ban Irish tourists from bringing these 15 items to the UK
Travel
Irish tourists heading to England, Scotland or Wales are now banned from bringing 15 common items under strict new UK travel rules aimed to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease.
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Katie Price sparks fresh fears for her dog as PETA speaks out over 'dangerous' video
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Katie Price has been blasted by fans and the animal rights charity PETA after sharing a video of her dog leaning out a window while driving in a car - and was warned it could have ended in "tragedy"
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Housing rules forcing dog owners to choose between their homes and their pets
Dogs
Dogs Trust is calling for legal changes to ensure that renters can keep their pets when they move home
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Easter egg horror warning for Irish pet owners as experts sound alarm on chocolate dangers
Easter eggs
The average vet bill for cats and dogs that have consumed chocolate is around €470
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Woman gets lifetime ban from owning dogs after 'shocking suffering' of starving terriers
Animal abuse
Judge Geraldine Carthy imposed the ban on Seeta O’Neill, of Maple Court, Phelimstown, Tullow, Co Carlow, at Carlow District Court
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Nearly 600 dogs euthanised by local authority pounds in 2023
Dogs
The number of animals destroyed in pounds surged by more than 75 percent during the 12-month period
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Crocodile kills dad after dragging him into river as friends make desperate bid to save him
Crocodiles
A dad has died horrifically after being dragged into a river by a crocodile
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Boris Johnson bitten by ostrich through car window: 'It's too funny'
Boris Johnson
The former PM's wife Carrie Johnson posted a hilarious clip this morning showing him swearing and yelling as the ostrich confronted him
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Warning issued to Irish holidaymakers over 'outbreak of disease' in European destinations
European Union
Irish holidaymakers are being warned to take precautions as a serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease spreads across parts of Europe.
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Surge in behavioural problems due to owners pampering their pooches, says expert
Dogs
A leading canine behaviourist says there has been a spike in issues since the Covid-19 pandemic, and insists dogs must stand on their own four paws
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Animal rights group calls for pig-farming ban following undercover investigation
Animal abuse
The National Animal Rights Association (NARA) will publish shocking video footage captured at four Irish pig farms today following its undercover probe
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'I'm a dog expert - these are the 3 worst breeds to have around children'
Dogs
A dog expert has warned that three breeds of dog can be particularly dangerous to have around children - and they're not the ones that most people would think of
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538 Irish racehorses slaughtered for meat in English abattoirs last year
Horse Racing
Exclusive: Horses from Ireland accounted for 90 percent of the thoroughbreds killed in UK slaughterhouses during 2024 - nearly four times as many as the previous year
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Dublin firefighters to the rescue again - this time for a stranded seagull
Dublin Fire Brigade
D Watch Dolphins Barn crew are "making a habit of this animal rescue business", helping to rescue a trapped seagull just days after receiving an award for rescuing a cat from a fire
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Woman grinds up and injects herself with black widow spider - before being rushed to hospital
Spiders
A 37-year-old woman from California became ill after grinding up a black widow spider and then intentionally injecting herself with it in a bid to get high from its venom
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Dog trainer says one breed is 'best' to have around children – but comes with a warning
Dogs
A dog expert says one type of canine is the 'best for people' and is perfect if you have – but there is one situation where owners need to be careful with the breed
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Jennifer Aniston expresses concern for pets as LA wildfires continue to burn
Jennifer Aniston
The Hollywood star has taken to social media to offer guidance to residents and pet owners in the city amid the ongoing disaste
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Farm worker kicked to death 'after trying to have sex with cow'
Animals
A farm worker was found laying dead next to an open condom packet and a cow - it is thought he was brutally kicked to death after trying to interfere with the animal
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Endangered species among 90 animals that died at Fota Wildlife Park in 2023
Fota Wildlife Park
The dead animals included a male lion, a critically endangered tiger, two cheetahs, and a pair of eastern grey kangaroos
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Dogs and cats among 106,000 live animals used in scientific testing last year
Animals
The 15 per cent increase in the number of animals being used in tests has been described as "appalling" by the Irish Anti-Vivisection Society (IAVS)
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Ronan Keating splashes cash on first-class seats for family pets on luxury plane
Ronan Keating
The former Boyzone star and his wife Storm spent up to €16,000 per seat with a specialised pet airline to transport their beloved furries
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