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Rachael Bale, a senior editor at National Geographic, documented the story of a family of geese after the mother laid eggs on the third floor of the network's building in Washington DC. The tale began in early April when the eggs were laid and ended on Tuesday when the family were taken to safety.

Artist @blacksmoke1033 shared the resulting photos after a jackdaw bird (tentatively named Mister Meaner or Edgar Allan Foe) fell down the chimney.

@TeganG_shared on twitter how she found a dog in a rural area, briefly reunited him with his siblings and then adopted him.

Would you buy an island to keep wild animals safe if you could? @rickygervais has got people talking about how to make it happen. After the comedian asked if he was allowed to "build a little outdoor arc", people chimed in with humorous tips, genuine concerns and even some expert advice.