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Blocked anal glands in dogs: PDSA vet nurse Nina Downinghow explains how to spot the symptoms of a blocked anal gland and what to do

All you need to know about your dog's anal glands but were too afraid to ask
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Are seagulls the seaside's biggest pest and are we right to wage war on them? Or should we learn to love these often-maligned rogues?

Larcenous mobs of gulls are ravaging our coastal towns – or so some headlines claim. But these clever birds have a wild beauty and deserve respect for their ability to live alongside us, says Mark Cocker.
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Watch super-cute, adorable fox cubs mischievously playing rough and tumble in the sun

Who can resist these two fox cubs?
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Who is Charlotte Smith? Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter

All you need to know about the BBC Countryfile and radio presenter Charlotte Smith.
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Why are they called kissing gates – and why do you have to stop to kiss when you reach one?

You've probably had to go through a kissing gate on a walk, but have you ever wondered how they got their name?
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Your regular pasty and pint could be increasing your belly fat – though whether you want to try this controversial alternative is up to you…

Swap your regular pint and pub snacks for these healthier alternatives including a pasty... with filo pastry?
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This lethal predator is the most venomous in the ocean – and rising temperatures could drive them to the UK…

While this deadly marine animal is commonly found in Australia and the Indo Pacific, rising sea temperatures could force it to migrate to cooler waters.
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Are these the most beautiful dogs in the world? We think these breeds are the supermodels of the canine world

These supermodels of the dog world are undeniably stunning, from the elegant and willowy Saluki to the broad, cuddly frame of the Bernese mountain dog
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Why do birds sing in the morning?

The dawn chorus is a beautiful sound but why does it take place in the morning?
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