Week in wildlife in pictures: a seasonal robin and newborn lion cubs in Bedfordshire

This year saw the first instance of African swine fever among wild boar in western Germany, prompting France's agriculture ministry to consider building fences to protect their domestic pig herds.

Whipsnade Zoo celebrated the birth of three Northern African lion cubs, marking a significant conservation achievement for this vulnerable sub-species.

With bushfire season approaching, the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is experiencing increased patient numbers, leading to reduced opening hours despite the critical veterinary services they provide.

Red-crowned cranes are symbols of good luck and longevity and spend their winters in the Wetland Rare Birds National Nature Reserve in Yancheng, China.

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