The coucal kills snakes by battering them against the ground or a branch.

At least nine people in Ethiopia have been infected with Marburg virus, a deadly illness similar to Ebola, the World Health Organization said.

Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest known pygmy hippo, marked her 52nd birthday at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona ...

Over-65s will be offered health MOTs at the front doors of A&E departments in a bid to cut needless admissions.