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It's no yoke... these eggs are really blue!

It's no yoke... these eggs are really blue!

28 June 2013

They used to come in just brown or white... now posh chickens at a Kent farm are encouraging buyers to shell out for blue eggs.

Everything's all white for cute lion cubs

Everything's all white for cute lion cubs

26 June 2013

Proud parents Themba and Joy have got their paws full with this cute litter of white lion cubs.

Animals are not inspected at port, Dover MP told

Animals are not inspected at port, Dover MP told

25 June 2013

No inspections of animals are undertaken at the port of Dover before they are shipped to France for slaughter, it has been revealed.

Kittens dumped in box near lake

Kittens dumped in box near lake

25 June 2013

Three lovable kittens are looking for a new home after being dumped in a box near an Ashford lake.

Sad dog gives Hope to scores of other 'experiment' animals

Sad dog gives Hope to scores of other 'experiment' animals

25 June 2013

From a laboratory in Albania to a new life in Kent, Hope's amazing journey to freedom is an inspiration... and a first.

Going back to the wild...

Going back to the wild...

24 June 2013

A family of nine gorillas have begun their journey back to the wild in central Africa from a Kent wild animal park.

Freak accident nearly kills pet

Freak accident nearly kills pet

22 June 2013

A mother has spoken of the terrifying moment her dog was nearly choked to death by its own collar.

Robbie on the mend after fire ordeal

Robbie on the mend after fire ordeal

21 June 2013

The resilient moggy is making good progress after being found with severe burns on his face and paws.

In a prickle! Hedgehog stuck in 12ft hole

In a prickle! Hedgehog stuck in 12ft hole

20 June 2013

A hedgehog had a lucky escape when he was rescued by the RSPCA after becoming trapped down a 12ft hole on a building site.

Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

20 June 2013

A pet owner has issued a warning after her dog suffered appalling injuries in a mystery incident. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE

Pampered pig who's barking mad

Pampered pig who's barking mad

19 June 2013

Meet Kent's real-life Babe - a pampered pig who thinks he's a dog... and even skateboards.

Trapped bullock rescued by firefighters

Trapped bullock rescued by firefighters

18 June 2013

A bullock which got stuck in a ditch after going for a drink had to be freed by firefighters this morning.

Emaciated pony dumped by road

Emaciated pony dumped by road

17 June 2013

The RSPCA are investigating after a pony was found dumped by the side of the road with a rope and clip wrapped round its head.

Lady Gaga goes baa baa for Kev the Sheep

Lady Gaga goes baa baa for Kev the Sheep

14 June 2013

A sheep named Kev has become a bit of a celebrity after appearing with Lady Gaga on a chat show

Protestors at port as another shipment of sheep sets sail

Protestors at port as another shipment of sheep sets sail

14 June 2013

Another shipment of sheep has sailed from the Port of Dover this morning. Demonstrators were at the dock gates to voice their protest.

Parks' rhinos protected by security firm in fight against poachers

Parks' rhinos protected by security firm in fight against poachers

14 June 2013

Security experts have been taken on as two wild animal parks step up the fight against potential poachers.

Wild boar stops traffic

Wild boar stops traffic

13 June 2013

Motorists were left open-mouthed when a large boar crossed the road at the top of Hospital Hill by Shorncliffe Barracks.

Rescue horse dies two weeks after he is found

Rescue horse dies two weeks after he is found

12 June 2013

Poppet, a three year old Gypsy Vanner, has died two weeks after he was found abandoned in a Harrietsham field.

Toddler's near fatal fall at zoo

Toddler's near fatal fall at zoo

10 June 2013

A family outing almost ended in tragedy when a two-year-old boy nearly fell into a monkey enclosure after a wooden barrier gave way.

 Young artist Chloe from Sheerness is picture perfect

Young artist Chloe from Sheerness is picture perfect

10 June 2013

A young artist has been rewarded for her work after being chosen as the winner of a poster competition.

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