Unusual pets
How would you feel if you visited a house and a hippo walked in to have lunch with you? Watch a video about Jessica, a hippo that has grown up with a family in South Africa. It's not clear whether she believes that she is a human or that the humans are hippos!
Animal species 'extinction crisis'
Illegal hunting may lead to the extinction of some rare species of animals. Listen to how governments are proposing to tackle the problem of illegal trade in wildlife. Then you may want to try the quiz below and check your answers.
Learn the phrase: Dead as a dodo
Zoos
Is it right to hold wild animals captive? Read why a zoo environment cannot compare to an animal's natural habitat.
10 Reasons to Skip you Next Zoo Visit
Whale Says Thank You
A humpback whale shows amazing appreciation after being freed. Watch this wonderful video.