Bright-eyed and brushy-tailed! The mini monkey and his tiny friends

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Bottle baby: A crowned sifaka lemur from Madagascar They’re irresistibly cute. But these gorgeous newborns are actually some of the animal kingdom’s most endangered species — and they’ve been bred specially in zoos across the world. From a baby beluga whale to a pint-size monkey, you can’t help but fall for these mini-marvels . . . Hello, me old China: Yun Zi the giant panda was born in San Diego Zoo You'll be all white: This blue-eyed beauty is Durga, a Bengal tiger cub Birdy dance: Sawyer is actually a tawny frogmouth, not an owl A quick brush up: Emperor tamarin monkeys have to look their best Handle with care: The clouded leopard soon becomes powerful Simply red: Menari, a Sumatran orangutan is one of a critically endangered species See here: Newborn red pandas...

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There's a what behind me? Kayaker is oblivious as 36-ton humpback whale leaps out of water next to him

By MAIL FOREIGN SERVICE It's behind you: The kayaker paddles on oblivious as the giant humpback whale leaps out of the Pacific Ocean It was a real case of blink and you miss it as this kayaker got a close encounter with an adult humpback whale.The man was looking the other way as the 36-ton animal leaped out of the water off Sydney Harbour, Australia, before crashing back down again into the surf.But he soon realised the giant creature was there after hearing the almighty splash as it reentered the water. Thar she blows: The kayaker turns around as the 36-ton adult whale splashes back into the waterThe vast whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, was pictured from the shoreline as it continued its annual migration down the New South Wales coast.Humpback whales typically migrate up to 15,500 miles...

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I've heard of pink elephants, but this is ridiculous: Amazing images of rare pink hippopotamus captured in Masai Mara

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Pink to make the boys wink: The rare pink hippopotamus was spotted last week in the Masai Mara in AfricaWading through the muddy waters this rare pink-o-pottamus stands out from the crowd.British brothers and wildlife photographers Will and Matt Burrard-Lucas captured these images of the brightly coloured hippo in the Masai Mara, Kenya, last week. Visiting the African country on the hunt to photograph the legendary wildebeest migration the Londoners were in for a treat when rumours of a pink hippo surfaced. 'Our guide had mentioned that he had heard rumours of this rare hippo from a fellow guide, however, he was not told where it lived and he had never come across it before,' explains 26-year-old Will.'After a rather uneventful morning, we stopped on the banks of...

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Stray Afghan dog that saved British soldiers by sniffing out roadside bombs rewarded with new home in UK

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER On Patrol: Brin in action in Helmand Province before he was flown back to the UKA stray desert dog who saved soldiers' lives by sniffing out deadly roadside bombs in Helmand has been given a new home in the UK after a campaign to fly him back.Brin the Afghan Hound was first adopted by the Coldstream Guards at the beginning of the year after he wandered on to their Helmand base.They handed Brin on to the Gurkha Rifles in May and he soon became so central to their mission the Taliban kidnapped him, prompting a daring raid to get him back.Brin faced being left to the mercy of the militants when the battalion fly home next month and soldiers feared he could be killed in a revenge attack once they had gone.But now he is settling into a life of comfort and security in the...

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Ruff luck: Devastated Sheridan Smith appeals for help after thieves steal her Shar-Pei dog for the SECOND time

By JODY THOMPSON Dog gone: Sheridan Smith and her Shar-Pei dog Enid, who also went missing earlier this month and was found in Dagenham, miles from the actress's north London home Gavin And Stacey and West End star Sheridan Smith has been left devastated after her beloved dog Enid was stolen from her home for a second time, she has revealed.The 29-year-old actress - currently starring in the musical Legally Blonde - was only recently reunited with the black female Shar-Pei after she went missing earlier this month.Smith has taken to Twitter to appeal for help in finding Enid yet again, but wrote earlier today: 'I don't know how to get through this.' Dog-nuts: Sheridan Smith taking doughnuts into Radio 1 for Chris Moyles and his team last week for their help in recovering her dog Enid the...

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Vets are accused of overcharging by up to 500% for pet medicines

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Rip off: Some vets are charging 500% more for pet medicene than high street stores (stock picture) Vets have been accused of overcharging for pet medicine, in some cases by more than 500 per cent.Buying the same medicines online or in High Street stores is half the price on average, research reveals.Marketing group The Best Organisation compared the costs of best-sellers including flea control treatments and worming tablets, anti-stress medicine, eye drops and animal nutrition supplements. A six-pack of Frontline flea tablets is currently available online from as little as £16.33, while the same product is sold in veterinary practices for up to £38.95.Similarly, 3.5g of Optimmune eye ointment is available online for £23.86, while a practice in North London charges £59.50.Asda...

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I dyed my cat to match MY hair admits owner of 'pink panther' found wandering the streets

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER 'Like a red rag to a bull': Animal experts have warned that the cat's colour could cause problems for her as other animals perceive any shade of red as a 'warning' The owner of a pink cat who was tracked down after a nationwide hunt has admitted she dyed her pet to match her hair.Defiant Natasha Gregory said she was proud of her actions - and would even do it again. The 22-year-old mother-of-two admitted using food colourant to turn the short-haired cat's fur a vivid shade of pink. The fluorescent feline, named Oi! Kitty, is now so bright that she glows in the dark.'It's my favourite colour, I just love it,' said Miss Gregory at her tiny terraced home in Swindon, Wiltshire.'I've dyed my own hair pink and I adore wearing pink clothes. Turning Oi! Kitty pink just seemed...

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Sparkling Kelly Osbourne is the belle of the ball at PETA dinner... but bleary-eyed Pamela Anderson is the dog's dinner

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Belle of the ball: Kelly Osbourne and Pamela Anderson at PETA's 30th Anniversary Gala and Awards Posing for pictures alongside a perfectly poised Kelly Osbourne did Pamela Anderson absolutely no favours last night.The pair were photographed together at PETA's 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards.Looking immaculate in a cutaway draped metallic silver dress, newly-svelte Kelly's glamorous look only served to highlight where a bleary-eyed Pamela was falling short. Fab and drab: Kelly wowed while Pam disappointed at the annual event for the animal lovers charityKelly, 25, teamed her outfit with black platform heels, wearing her hair swept up in a chic side do, and looked the epitome of elegance.Pamela Anderson on the other hand looked a lot less polished, wearing...

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Roly-poly bear enjoys a tumble in the snow while hunting for lemmings

g for lemmings Step One: The polar bear dips downwards as he prepares to take the plunge When living in the wilds of northern Canada, miles from the nearest icy pool, what's a bear to do when he wants to have a wash?One athletic polar bear solved his dilemma by rolling in the snow... but he was so enthusiastic he ended up toppling head over heels. Step two: The bear's head disappears into the snow as he bends in halfHis escapades were captured on film by photographer John Tangney who was on holiday with wildlife enthusiasts on Hudson Bay, Canada.The adroit gymnast then performed the trick three more times, to the delight of the tourists who applauded his efforts.The visitors had been watching the young male hunt during a Tundra Buggy tour in Cape Churchill.Mr Tangney from Portland, Oregon,...

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Pig tales: Meet the house-trained micro pigs

By JANE CROFTCute, clever, and surprisingly low-maintenance, these little piggies don’t need taking for walks and won’t leave fur on your furniture. Meet the micro house pigs who are fast becoming the suburban family pets of choiceThis little piggy stays at home Happy pigs make perfect pets…Pigs enjoy company, so two are better than one. They’ll quickly become part of the family and, if you pick micro pigs with docile personalities, they’ll mix well with children, and with other pets too. But they can be little trottersPigs make less demanding pets than dogs, and are happy to get their exercise in a good-sized garden. But they’re also notorious escape artists, so strong, secure fencing is essential. Check it regularly to make sure there are no breaks or gaps. Not so high on the hogLittle...

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Spectacular view of thousands of Devil Rays as they mass off the Californian coast scoops top photography prize

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Winner of the Under 21 group: 'The Fortune Teller' by Radoslav Radoslavov Valkov. This picture of a fly was taken Radoslav's back garden in Bulgaria Packed fin to gill as they swim in tight formation, this incredible picture of rays swimming through the ocean in a colossal school has scooped a top photography prize,The thousands-strong group of Munkiana Devil Rays were spotted in Baja California Sur, Mexico, by German conservation photographer Florian Schulz.The remarkable photo won the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2010 awards.Schulz, who went on to become the overall winner after topping the Underwater World pool, described how he was able to capture his jaw-dropping image named Flight of the Rays. Schulz said: 'During an aerial expedition I came across something...

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