Boris Johnson: London’s first mayor to look (almost exactly) like an orangutan

Boris Johnson has introduced Boris bikes to London, retained his London Mayor gig and could even be the next leader of the Tory party. He also strongly resembles an orangutan.

Are you having a bad day? Then these animals won’t make you feel any better

Trendspotter website Buzzfeed has come up with 33 animals who are not very impressed. There are many lolz to be had.

Worst in show: Dog defecates during daring Crufts agility course

A dog's got to do what a dog's got to do.

Apple iPad 3 buzz: Dogs go barking mad for the tablet

Dogs are also big fans of the Apple iPad

Dolphins and whales to become ‘non-human persons’: Should they have rights?

As scientists present evidence that cetaceans - whales and dolphins - are "persons", the world wonders whether they should have "rights".

Snoring dormouse is pretty much the cutest thing you’ll see today

Adorable animal lesson of the day: Dormice are one of the few British animals that truly hibernates.