The squaddie and the squirrel: Soft-hearted soldier who nursed dying baby creature back to health by feeding it every four hours

By Daily Mail Reporter A kind-hearted soldier rescued a baby squirrel on the verge of death and then nursed him back to health by feeding him every four hours. Warrant officer Pyotr Pankratau was serving in the Belarussian army when he discovered the tiny baby squirrel under a tree. Despite his military duties, Pankratau took him back to base and managed to squeeze in feeds of milk every four hours around his busy schedule. Adorable: Warrant officer Pyotr Pankratau was serving in the Belarussian army when he found the baby squirrel under a tree Best friends: Pyotr Pankratau and his squirrel Minsk are now inseparable after he nursed...

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Eats, shoots and cake: The peckish pandas who love nothing more than tucking into sweet treats

By Emma Clark Everybody deserves a to treat themselves with a slice of freshly baked cake now and again - even a group of playful pandas. The gang of giant pandas were delighted to be included in the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in China yesterday, a public bank holiday in the country. Staff at Chime-Long Xiangjiang Safari Park treated them to specially made Chinese 'mooncakes', a cake traditionally enjoyed by the population during the lunar harvest festival. A cute young panda gazes up in hope at a 'mooncake' passed into his cage on the tip of a bamboo stick A group of the hungry giant pandas quickly gather to tuck into the sweet...

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Saved by the bacon! Pig swims to the rescue of baby goat who got stuck in pond at petting zoo

By Daily Mail Reporter Charlotte the spider comes to the aid of her pig friend Wilbur in the children's classic, but now the roles have been reversed in a real life rescue. A video posted on YouTube shows a piglet paddling to the aid of a baby goat who was stuck in a pond at a petting zoo in the U.S. In the short clip, filmed by a visitor, a young goat squeals as it appears to have got its hoof stuck under a rock in the water. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Frantic: The stranded goat bleats and bucks as it appears to be stuck in the pond To the rescue: The little pig jumps in to save his friend Seconds later, a young pig jumps in the water...

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Are you my new mummy? The moment wide-eyed orphan chimp meets his adoptive mother for the first time

By Sara Malm This is the moment a wide-eyed young chimpanzee meets his adoptive mother for the first time. Little Ruben lost his biological mother Rukiya when he was less than a day old and after her death his father rejected him. The eight month old chimpanzee was treated roughly by other primates at a Florida zoo leading his keepers to begin a desperate search to find him an adoptive family. Hi mum: A photographer captioned the moment Ruben met his new adoptive mother at Oklahoma City Zoo Unfortunately the staff at Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa was in for an upward struggle after a failed adoption left Ruben alone again. Finally, after yet...

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Mudd the bouncing bulldog: Hilarious video shows mischievous mutt jumping on a trampoline

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By Jill Reilly After a lifetime of walking on solid ground, Mudd the bulldog could be forgiven for not taking to a trampoline, but as this amusing video shows, he grabbed the chance to showcase his acrobatic skills. In the 1.23 minute clip, which has become an instant hit online, Mudd is lifted on to the trampoline by his owner. As soon as his paws hit the sprung floor, he bounces up and down in excitement, turning in quick circles. Scroll down for video Bouncing bulldog: Mudd does a backflip on the trampoline Keep following me: Mudd pauses to check his owner is still videotaping his trampoline antics Springing fun: Mudd bounces...

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Heartwarming moment dog is reunited with family FOUR YEARS after she went missing in America

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By Daily Mail ReporterA family has been reunited with their dog nearly four years after she vanished thanks to a microchip - and the kindness of a stranger.The Metcalf family, from Raleigh, North Carolina, thought they would never see their beloved pet, nine-year-old Cassie, again after she wandered off while staying with another relative.Although they have no idea where she spent the last few years, what they do know is she wandered into the neighbourhood of Cheryl Smith two weeks ago.Scroll down for videoWho's that? Brandy Metcalf leans down to her dog Cassie after nearly four years apartI remember! Cassie, who vanished while staying with a...

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The real doggy paddle: The pets taking the plunge with their underwater antics

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By Kerry McqueeneyWith a look of steely determination, these pets perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool to retrieve their beloved ball.Anyone with a dog will know the lengths it will go to fetch something thrown for it. And these heart-warming images show nothing stands in their way - not even water.These canine warriors pounce into the pool with their eyes firmly fixated on the prize.Making a splash: These dogs will stop at nothing in pursuit of their beloved ball - and photographer Seth Casteel was on hand to capture these hilarious momentsEye on the ball: This dog means business as he dives head first into...

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Hunting school on the plains of Africa: Stunning images capture nature at its most raw as cheetah cubs learn how to catch a gazelle

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By Phil VinterPitching a gangly-legged gazelle against the fastest land animal on the planet hardly seems like a fair fight.But despite their lightning speed and physical prowess it is the cheetah not the gazelle that is endangered and so if the species is to survive it is vital for young predators to master the art of hunting. These stunning images capture the moment a trio of cheetah cubs chase down a juvenile Thomson's gazelle in a display of the raw survival skills required in the natural world.Hunting practice: These stunning images capture the moment a trio of cheetah cubs chase down a juvenile Thomson's gazelle in a display of the raw...

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