Fifteen critically endangered Afia Birago's puddle frogs were born at London Zoo, the first time the species has been bred in captivity. The zoo is sharing its breeding techniques with conservationists in Ghana, with the aim of building a population that could one day be released into the wild.
Shepreth Wildlife Park in Cambridgeshire welcomed four newborn capybara pups, born overnight on 15 October to mother Pepita. The park plans to invite the public to help choose their names once their genders are known.
Dexter Mathurine, known as Dexter the Pigeon Guy, from Southampton, helps pigeons that have become tangled in hair, thread or twine. He answers messages about injured birds, frees them carefully and teaches others to do the same safely. He hopes people will treat pigeons with more kindness and respect.
Progress has been made on roof works at a cat shelter in Alva, thanks to a fundraiser.
