Animals

The capybara triplets were spotted overnight on Wednesday

Scottish zoo celebrates birth of 'adorable' capybara triplets

It is the first time cubs have been born at the zoo in seven years

It is the first time cubs have been born at the zoo in seven years

Scottish zoo welcomes birth of 'beautiful' rare lion cubs for first time in 7 years

Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Woman sentenced over neglect of 'morbidly obese' horse

File image of a Scottish wildcat

File image of a Scottish wildcat

Scottish wildcat project celebrates 'major milestone' in Highlands

File image of a lynx

File image of a lynx

Plans lodged to transform former gin distillery into 'exotic animal sanctuary'

File image of a fish farm

File image of a fish farm

Scottish island fish farm confirms nearly 50 per cent mortality rate

The world's highest-ranking penguin is set to become a father

The world's highest-ranking penguin is set to become a father

World's highest-ranking penguin set to become a dad – as first egg laid in 17 years

Female wildcat Sully was spotted taking a dip in the River Spey

Female wildcat Sully was spotted taking a dip in the River Spey

Wildcat phenomenon captured on video for 'first time ever' in Scotland

File image of chickens

File image of chickens

Popular Scottish wildlife centre urged to stop serving chicken as new exhibit opens

Luka, a young male Japanese macaque who has escaped from the Highland Wildlife Park

Luka, a young male Japanese macaque who has escaped from the Highland Wildlife Park

Monkey returns to Scottish wildlife park 'of his own accord' after escape

File image of a cow

File image of a cow

First cow tests positive for potentially deadly virus in Scotland

File image of a beaver

File image of a beaver

Scots encouraged to learn more about beavers as population booms

The snake was seen trying to bite shoppers in Glasgow city centre

The snake was seen trying to bite shoppers in Glasgow city centre

Escaped snake on the loose in Glasgow city centre biting shoppers

Bluetongue is potentially fatal for affected animals

Bluetongue is potentially fatal for affected animals

Second case of potentially deadly livestock virus found in Scotland

A gannet feeds a chick, known on Lewis as a 'guga'

A gannet feeds a chick, known on Lewis as a 'guga'

Scottish Government blocks historic island 'guga hunt' from going ahead

The pygmy hippo calf was born last week

The pygmy hippo calf was born last week

'Adorable' endangered pygmy hippo born at Scottish zoo

The corn bunting is a rare species

The corn bunting is a rare species

Extremely rare bird 'spotted 37 times' on Scottish island

A parakeet is the UK's only naturalised parrot, according to the RSPB

A parakeet is the UK's only naturalised parrot, according to the RSPB

Parrot on the loose 'causes havoc' in Scottish city

The water voles were relocated to a new area which is being kept confidential

The water voles were relocated to a new area which is being kept confidential

Rare underground animals relocated from city centre ahead of major project

Stop treating Highland cows as 'selfie props', charity warns tourists

Botzman the Amur tiger has passed away at the age of 14

Botzman the Amur tiger has passed away at the age of 14

Tributes pour in after death of beloved 'gentle' tiger at Scottish wildlife park

Jonathan the tortoise has been reported 'very much alive'

Jonathan the tortoise has been reported 'very much alive'

BBC News issues correction after falling for fake tortoise crypto scam

Residents on the Isle of Arran raised the alarm after seeing a cluster of blackbirds that had displayed ‘neurological symptoms’

Residents on the Isle of Arran raised the alarm after seeing a cluster of blackbirds that had displayed ‘neurological symptoms’

'Mosquito-borne virus' linked to yellow fever discovered in Scotland for first time

File image of donkeys

File image of donkeys

All jobs lost as Scottish animal sanctuary goes bust after 44 years

The Scottish Greens have pledged to ban shock collars, which use electric currents to shock dogs during training

The Scottish Greens have pledged to ban shock collars, which use electric currents to shock dogs during training

Scottish Greens pledge ban on 'cruel' shock collars

Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell led the bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland

Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell led the bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland

Scotland votes to ban greyhound racing – everything you need to know

Chimpanzees Karolina and her three-year-old daughter Karsa settle into their new surroundings

Chimpanzees Karolina and her three-year-old daughter Karsa settle into their new surroundings

First look at chimpanzees who crossed six countries to reach Scotland

Rhoda Meek is director of Animal Care Tiree

Rhoda Meek is director of Animal Care Tiree

UK's first community-owned vet practice set to launch in Tiree

African elephant, Mondula was 54 years old and lived at Blair Drummond for 28 years.

African elephant, Mondula was 54 years old and lived at Blair Drummond for 28 years.

Scotland’s only African elephant dies aged 54

The capybaras were nowhere to be found after the farm's owners conducted a search

The capybaras were nowhere to be found after the farm's owners conducted a search

Capybaras 'stolen' from Scottish farm as owners left 'devastated'

As Scotland considers re-introducing lynx, it is worth looking at what has been happening in Slovenia

As Scotland considers re-introducing lynx, it is worth looking at what has been happening in Slovenia

Here's what Scotland can learn from Slovenia on reintroducing major predators

The Scottish Government has been urged to ban practices such as using CO2 gas to stun pigs and the use of farrowing crates for mother pigs

The Scottish Government has been urged to ban practices such as using CO2 gas to stun pigs and the use of farrowing crates for mother pigs

Scotland risks being left behind on animal welfare, charity warns

Captain the Staffie-cross had spent more than 1000 days in kennels

Captain the Staffie-cross had spent more than 1000 days in kennels

Elderly dog who spent 1000 days in kennels set for first Christmas in forever home

Scotland is home to around 80 per cent of the UK’s red squirrels

Scotland is home to around 80 per cent of the UK’s red squirrels

Major boost for red squirrel population in Highlands after conservation efforts

Police found Marmoset monkeys on the property

Police found Marmoset monkeys on the property

Police uncover 'menagerie' of illegal animals during Highland house raid

It is the second year in a row where a firework control zone has been in place around the animal rescue centre in Edinburgh

It is the second year in a row where a firework control zone has been in place around the animal rescue centre in Edinburgh

Firework control zone put around animal rescue centre ahead of Bonfire Night

The three lynx were released illegally into the Highlands earlier this year

The three lynx were released illegally into the Highlands earlier this year

Keepers give update on trio of lynx released illegally in Highlands

Haggis the hippo was presented with her very own goodbye card by keepers at Edinburgh Zoo

Haggis the hippo was presented with her very own goodbye card by keepers at Edinburgh Zoo

'Bye the noo': Edinburgh Zoo wishes viral sensation Haggis the hippo 'fond farewell'

The incident took place at Forth Hedgehog Hospital in Rosyth at around 8.30pm on Wednesday

The incident took place at Forth Hedgehog Hospital in Rosyth at around 8.30pm on Wednesday

26 sick hedgehogs rescued after fire at Fife animal hospital

The weeks-old ponies vanished over a nine-week period this year

The weeks-old ponies vanished over a nine-week period this year

Probe launched after 'sea eagles' linked to disappearance of Shetland pony foals

The exhibition showcases the amazing marine life Scotland has to offer, such as the Lemon Sole (pictured)

The exhibition showcases the amazing marine life Scotland has to offer, such as the Lemon Sole (pictured)

Scottish museum showcases importance of underwater archaeology

Reggie was rescued by coastguard volunteers after falling 100ft

Reggie was rescued by coastguard volunteers after falling 100ft

Dog rescued after falling 100ft at popular waterfall

A deer was hit by a police car which was preparing for Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Aberdeen

A deer was hit by a police car which was preparing for Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Deer euthanised after being hit by police car preparing for Donald Trump visit

Three bottlenose whales were discovered in Orkney by a dog walker on Monday

Three bottlenose whales were discovered in Orkney by a dog walker on Monday

Three whales found dead after being stranded on Scottish island

Ingesting even small amounts of the toxic bacteria can cause serious illness in dogs

Ingesting even small amounts of the toxic bacteria can cause serious illness in dogs

Dog owners warned of 'toxic bacteria' after Scotland heatwave

The image shows a man walking a sheep on a lead at Paisley Gilmour Street

The image shows a man walking a sheep on a lead at Paisley Gilmour Street

Man spotted walking sheep at train station as commuters left bewildered

A magpie took its chance when an Iceland delivery driver arrived

A magpie took its chance when an Iceland delivery driver arrived

'It's in yer hoose!': Scots woman goes viral after magpie flies into flat

The monkey, named Steve, was found underweight and stressed out from constant handling

The monkey, named Steve, was found underweight and stressed out from constant handling

Monkey rescued after being found 'stressed' and addicted to marshmallows

The species has less than 2000 left in the wild

The species has less than 2000 left in the wild

Endangered giraffe arrives at Scottish safari park in bid to boost breeding

The latest figures from Orkney mark a significant success for conservationists

The latest figures from Orkney mark a significant success for conservationists

Island bird population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species

By Thursday, someone asked permission to connect with Wonky’s energy and send healing

By Thursday, someone asked permission to connect with Wonky’s energy and send healing

Rhoda Meek: I'm behind the viral TikTok sensation Wonky the lamb

The baby Highland cows were seen enjoying the Spring sunshine

The baby Highland cows were seen enjoying the Spring sunshine

New baby Highland cows seen enjoying the sunshine in Scottish park

The otter dashed inside and proceeded to knock things over

The otter dashed inside and proceeded to knock things over

'He's going in the f***ing house': Otter ruins Scottish family kitchen

Exploring the aquarium helps the guide dogs to become more resilient and confident

Exploring the aquarium helps the guide dogs to become more resilient and confident

Guide dog puppies make special trip to Scottish aquarium