With spring comes magpie swooping season, but there’s no need to be fearful – just don’t go swinging an umbrella or stick. “That is a declaration of war. You can avoid it simply by stopping and talking to the magpie,” says animal behavioural expert Gisela Kaplan. 

If you have a dog, you know that the ‘cone of shame’ is the ultimate humiliation. But their ignominy has been turned into a crowning moment, with photographer Winnie Au capturing some pups in more stylish lids than the vet-issued model. 

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in eastern Thailand has a hit on its hands – but it’s getting tricky… Their two-month-old pygmy hippo Moo Deng is drawing crowds who are splashing water and throwing things at her to get her to wake up. Even Sephora Thailand is recommending blush shades to match her cutie cheeks…