A rare northern nutcracker settled outside a Norfolk house in Mundesley, drawing many bird fans to the village. A birdwatcher then set up a fundraiser for the local inshore lifeboat, which has raised almost £1,500.
Two rhino calves, Markus and Mo, celebrated their first birthday with cakes made of pellets, carrots and salad leaves at Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford. Their arrival brought the park's rhino count to nine, the most in its 56-year history.
A rider took his pony Sparky to a McDonald's drive-thru in Wychbold, Worcestershire, and staff were left surprised but served them with nuggets, fries and apple slices for the pony. The pair then enjoyed a picnic in Hanbury Woods on the way home, and the video of the trip was widely enjoyed online.
Delboy, a French bulldog cross who had spent nearly two years in the care of the RSPCA in Lancashire, has finally been rehomed. His new owners visited the centre ten times to build a bond with him, and he is now settling in with walks, treats and plenty of affection.
