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VIDEO: Monkeys have a flippin' good Pancake Day

VIDEO: Monkeys have a flippin' good Pancake Day

09 February 2016

A troop of black capped capuchin monkeys grabbed fistfuls of pancakes and devoured them as a Kent animal park celebrated Shrove Tuesday.

There's life in the old dog yet!

There's life in the old dog yet!

09 February 2016

It's a (very long) dog's life for Lola, who is thought to be the world's second oldest living canine as she prepares to celebrate her 21st birthday.

Donations pour in after woman refuses to give up dogs

Donations pour in after woman refuses to give up dogs

07 February 2016

More than £1,000 has been raised for a woman who decided to live in her car rather than give up her beloved bull mastiffs.

Percy's a happy camper

Percy's a happy camper

06 February 2016

Percy the puss is happy to be home after taking an eight-day 'holiday' - trapped in camper van.

Dove abandons Christmas tree nest

Dove abandons Christmas tree nest

05 February 2016

A month after the end of the festive period a town council will finally be able to take down its Christmas tree.

Charity hits out at open spaces sell-off plans

Charity hits out at open spaces sell-off plans

04 February 2016

A conservation charity is fighting for a re-think on controversial plans to sell off open spaces - after a huge public backlash.

Can you give Pippa a new home?

Can you give Pippa a new home?

03 February 2016

Sweet and gentle Pippa was two years old when she was rescued by the Medway RSPCA in 2006 and adopted by a couple in the area.

Dexter lucky to be alive after eating Frisbee

Dexter lucky to be alive after eating Frisbee

02 February 2016

After catching his new frisbee a few times, Dexter obviously decided he liked the taste...

Hugo's happy ending

Hugo's happy ending

02 February 2016

A missing parrot has turned up safe and sound after an adventurous few days around the county.

Search underway for lost dog

Search underway for lost dog

01 February 2016

A couple is appealing for help after their four-year-old Jack Russell chihuahua cross called Dave went missing in Whitstable.

Animal park mourns gorilla's death

Animal park mourns gorilla's death

01 February 2016

A 54-year-old gorilla popular with visitors to Howletts zoo has died from a suspected stroke.

New life for farming attraction

New life for farming attraction

01 February 2016

Popular farming attraction, Kent Life, has reopened its gates to visitors, with new management.

Help needed to find pretty parrot Hugo

Help needed to find pretty parrot Hugo

01 February 2016

A couple are desperate for the safe return of their beloved pet parrot, Hugo, after he escaped from their home over the weekend.

Owner's joy as missing dog returned after three years

Owner's joy as missing dog returned after three years

30 January 2016

A delighted owner has expressed her delight at being reunited with her "little miracle" - thanks to the Staffordshire bull terrier's microchip.

Things are looking up for rescued turkey after eye op

Things are looking up for rescued turkey after eye op

29 January 2016

A bird that once looked destined to be Christmas dinner has had an operation to restore its eyesight.

Waxy substance found on beaches 'not palm oil'

Waxy substance found on beaches 'not palm oil'

29 January 2016

A white waxy substance which washed up on several Kent beaches has been confirmed as a "mineral oil" - but we are still being warned not to touch it.

VIDEO: Homeless woman living in car with dogs

VIDEO: Homeless woman living in car with dogs

28 January 2016

A homeless woman has spent the past seven months living in a car with her beloved bull mastiffs - because the council won't house her with her pets.

Get to grips with some serious spiders and spine-chilling creepy crawlies

Get to grips with some serious spiders and spine-chilling creepy crawlies

27 January 2016

If the thought of tarantulas, scorpions and millipedes sends shivers down your spine, steer clear of this weekend's South East Arachnid Show.

Reptile rescue in ‘Jurassic’ shed fire

Reptile rescue in ‘Jurassic’ shed fire

27 January 2016

Endangered 6ft iguanas had a narrow escape after blaze caused by falling heater.

Robin makes unusual nest

Robin makes unusual nest

27 January 2016

A cheeky robin has found an unlikely new home - can you guess where it is?

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