Dangerous animals kept in London as exotic pets
Thousands of animals classified as dangerous under UK law are being kept as domestic pets, new charity research has revealed.
Animal charities threaten legal action against government over snake welfare standards
A group of animal protection organisations warned the government that legal action may be taken if snake welfare standards are
Urban birding, snakes and seals: Meet the people helping London find the city’s hidden wildlife
Ask people to picture a bird watcher and they will probably describe a white solitary middle-aged male in an anorak.
Fire crews save 15 snakes and two dogs from Selhurst home blaze caused by ‘unattended bonfire’
Firefighters rescued 15 snakes and two dogs from a burning Selhurst home yesterday afternoon. An unattended bonfire is believed to
Wimbledon warms to exotic animals as demand for unusual pets rises
Summary: One pet shop reports a rise in the sale of bearded dragons. Image: By Katherine Cowdrey and Daniel Sandford
John Terry lets down pet shop boys
Summary: John Terry disappointed fans yesterday by not attending the opening of a new Surbiton reptile shop, as previously advertised.