Red squirrels are thriving on the Channel Island of Jersey, where grey squirrels, which carry a deadly virus, are absent. Islanders put out feeders and report sightings, and the local animal welfare society says the squirrels are widely seen across the island.
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.
