Great Dane puppy York is well on the way to becoming the world’s biggest dog. The 13-month-old from Melbourne in Australia already measures a whopping 97cm tall - and he’s still growing. Owner Dave Ryan predicts York - who he describes as a “gentle giant” - will eventually break the current world record for the world’s biggest dog, which stands at 105cm. Picture: Fiona Hamilton/Newspix / Rex Features
A rare baby Sand Cat was born to Israel’s Safari Zoo recently. Once a common cat in the dunes of Israel, the cat has become basically extinct in the region. The newborn has given hope to conversationalists who hope one day to reintroduce the Sand Cat to the wild. - The Uniblog
