Further to the campaign which was organised to protest against the proposal to introduce greyhound racing in the Philippines, I have today received a letter from the Office of the President - dated 28 September

These stunning pictures depict British wildlife - from chilly lambs on a snowy hillside to a boar sleeping off the effects of a day in the cider orchards. Even the zebra is British, as it's a resident of a wildlife park in Somerset. The images, taken by

A calf has been born with a white marking on its forehead in the shape of a cross

Copenhagen climate change conference: countries most at risk from the effects of global warming

This bird was seen and photographed in October 27, 2009 in Laclede county, Missouri. It was flying with a small flock of Juncos at the time, but stood out from the crowd. We believe that the bird is a Dark-eyed junco.

Christmas is a favourite time of year for many. But it is important to remember your furry and four-legged family members need special attention at this time of year so they can enjoy the festivities as well.

A selection of photos of unlikely animal friends.

A spectacled bear named Dolores (pictured) is sporting an unconventional look after losing almost all her hair.

Pembrokeshire's anti badger cull protesters found a way to spread their message during Saturday's Tree O' Clock world record attempt

Officials from California and Nevada are teaming up to catch a bear that has been terrorizing residents of a North Lake Tahoe community for the last three years. In that time, the bear has broken into between 40 and 50 garages, and this year alone has