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Seal pups abandoned on UK beach are the first twins of their kind ever discovered
Rare animals
The brother and sister - named R2-D2 and C-3PO by volunteers - were abandoned by their mother 10 days after they were born at Horsey beach in Norfolk
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Man 'bites head off live RAT, washes it down with vodka and posts video online'
RSPCA
Matt Maloney - or ‘Mad Matt’ according to his social media profile - is seen getting hit by a fluorescent tube, allegedly biting a rat's head off and then washing it down with three shots of vodka
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Police respond to call about 'injured otter' sparked by something even more unusual
Animals
The hilarious episode played out over Twitter, with people commenting that they should've gone to Specsavers
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Meet Timmy the cat with no ears - found abandoned with cancerous tumours in his head
Cats
The poorly kitty was found in a rubbish heap by the RSPCA, but has now been nursed back to health and is ready to be rehomed
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Huge dog weighs the same as a moped - and is in desperate need of a new home
Dogs
Jagger - who weighs the same as 12 pugs - scoffs down 2lbs of food a day and needs a big garden to exercise in
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See wallaby bouncing across garden in Bristol suburb after Storm Imogen sets Aussie creature free
Animals
Strong winds blew down a fence in the wallaby's compound, allowing it to venture out into Henbury, Bristol
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Watch fugitive Shetland pony lead FOUR police cars on a merry chase through housing estate
Horses
The Shetland pony gave officers the slip and escaped - before finally being cornered in a garden
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Deadly black mamba snake called Rosie feared to be on the loose in London
Snakes
Missing posters warning people to not approach the "highly venomous pet" have been placed around Kings Cross Station
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RSPCA reveals top 10 animal rescue missions from 2015 - and there are some very sticky situations!
RSPCA
Animals love getting themselves into unusual spots and scrapes
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Baby otter swept out of his home by floods has been nursed back to health
Animals
The cub was discovered near Rea Brook in Shropshire and was taken to the county’s wildlife trust
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Firefighters find 'terrified' cat stowed away in their fire engine
Cats
The crew made the discovery on Thursday after they attended a building site, which had caught on fire the night before
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'Stressed' Staffie who needs classical music to calm his nerves seeks a cultured new home
Dogs
Leo, a two-year old Staffie, stunned animal sanctuary staff when he proved that his Bach is definitely worse than his bite
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Iggy Pop the bearded dragon narrowly avoids being RECYCLED to death
Animals
The lizard had a near brush with disaster after being dumped in a recycling bin, but was thankfully saved by a Somerset driver
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Man with five rings stuck on his penis dials 999 asking to be freed by firefighters
Weird News
London Fire Brigade have pledged to start tweeting the contents of non-emergency calls in an effort to get people to phone them only in an emergency
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TV's Matt Johnson urges animal lovers to #Paws4Xmas and raise money for pets in need of a home
RSPCA
The presenter has launched his very own campaign in partnership with the RSPCA
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Turkeys saved after lorry crash - so they can get the chop for Christmas
Christmas dinner
Some of the birds got loose when the HGV taking them to a Bernard Matthews factory toppled over at a roundabout
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Cat stuck on roof with its head jammed in a crisp packet is rescued by the RSPCA
Cats
The ginger tomcat found itself in double trouble with its head firmly jammed in the bag and stuck on the rooftop during heavy rain
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Cat who vanished six years ago gives owners paws for thought - by turning up half-a-mile from home
Cats
Dizzie's owners, Emma and Simon Bromfield, were stunned to receive a call from the RSPCA about their cat - six years after he disappeared
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Huge snake big enough to eat a BABY found in London park
Snakes
The boa constrictor was taken from the Bexleyheath park in south east London to the RSPCA reptile centre for specialist care
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RSPCA release tips on how to photograph black cats so they look better in selfies
RSPCA
Last year, 70% of the cats under care of the RSPCA were black, leading experts to believe they aren't getting adopted as they don't photograph well
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Daily Mirror Animal Awards: Nikki Sanderson, Michelle Collins and Ola Jordan dazzle on the red carpet
Animal Hero Awards
Even Britain's Got Talent winner Pudsey put in an appearance, as our furry four-legged friends are honoured
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Oh deer! Sex-crazed stag trapped inside park sparks 'stay away' warning for residents
Animals
The huge, lust-filled male red deer is looking for a mate because it's breeding season - and people in Croydon have been told not to approach it
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Kangaroo on the loose charges police and hops over wall as they try to corner crafty creature
Kangaroos
The Australian marsupial was spotted in the Dursley area of Gloucestershire and was last seen heading off into a wooded area
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Gannet trapped on 400ft cliff face saved from death after dramatic eight-hour rescue mission
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The seabird had trapped its wing in fishing line it had used to build its nest at Bempton Cliffs in North Yorkshire
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