Sheep were first brought to St Kilda in prehistoric times, and the rare breed is named after the archipelago's small, ...

Rare sheep on a remote Scottish island are being left to starve to death, it has been claimed. Soay sheep have roamed wild on ...

Cloned and genetically modified animals are jumping the lab and entering the black market, possibly forever altering our ecosystems.

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Large or small, these Italian dog breeds make their country proud with their good looks, keen sense of style and sharp ...

Although most of today's dogs mostly live their lives as pets, there’s no denying that these animals are built to do amazing things; a single Australian cattle dog can move hundreds of sheep through ...

Two Western Isles vets warn hundreds of rare Soay sheep face starvation each winter on St Kilda. Immediate action is needed.

Violent storms, gale-force winds and flooding are just some of the natural enemies of a sheep farmer, so imagine living with ...

New research shows horses can help reduce wildfire risk in Mediterranean forests by adapting their diets to grasses and woody ...

Scottish ministers set bold targets for trees and poverty, but farming and food security face neglect. Where does this leave rural communities?

Horses play a key role in forest management and in reducing the risk of wildfires in Mediterranean forests, thanks to the ...

Plus, it’s one of the best ways to ease overtourism, offering travelers richer experiences with less impact,” he says.