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Duct taped dog sparks outrage

A woman who bound her dog's mouth to stop it barking is facing police investigation.

Dudes save bald eagle, take selfie

Two Canadian brothers were out hunting when they came across a bald eagle caught in a hunter's trap.

Dogs get physical in cross-country adventure

It's not just gym junkies getting in shape for summer - our beloved four-legged mates are also embracing the never-ending fitness craze.

Watch: 'Dogs’ day out'

It’s not just gym jumkies getting in shape for summer – our beloved four-legged mates are also embracing the never-ending fitness craze. Photographer Michael Craig spent a morning at Muriwai Beach capturing the antics of some very active pooches.

Rare ginger monkey born in zoo

One of the world's rarest species of monkey has a new, bright orange addition.

Giraffe gets off boat, starts road trip

The two-year-old - just under four metres high - left Timaru on a flat-topped truck just before 5.30pm

How much would you pay to get a lost cat back?

A man is offering a hefty reward for the return of his furry friend.

Everyone wants a glimpse of Shira

Residents of Timaru are turning out for a glimpse of young giraffe Shira, who arrived by ship at its port at about 2pm en route from Auckland Zoo to her new home in Christchurch.

Snail threatens multi-billion dollar business

A tiny New Zealand snail is threatening a multi-billion dollar sport fishing economy after it was found in the Great Lakes of North America.

Watch out: there's a giraffe about

Timaru has a tall order coming its way - as Auckland Zoo's two-year-old giraffe Shira begins a three-day sea voyage south this morning.

How your cat pictures can breach your privacy

Cat pictures are funny and harmless - but there's a sinister undercurrent and a serious point to be made.

Cat tweets used to confuse Isis

A request by authorities has sparked a humorous response from Belgian citizens.

Child climbed barrier to pat cheetah

A child at Wellington zoo managed to put their hand through fencing mesh and pat one of the cheetahs. The child was unhurt.

Riding with huskies in Norway

Grant Bradley goes on a late summer training ride with huskies high above the Arctic Circle.

Bee behaviour raises pollination fears

A common pesticide could hinder bumblebees' ability to pollinate plants, says a new study - and that could be a big problem for both agriculture and the natural ecosystems that depend on the bees for....

Puss comes to shove for Germany

Cat owners in Germany may soon have to keep their pets on a leash, under new government proposals.

Do you know what your cat gets up to?

Michelle Olbricht assumed her cats Ash and Ellie were home bodies, with little appetite for exploring the world but boy was she wrong.

#JeSuisChien! Twitter salute to hero dog

The death of police dog Diesel in the Paris raids has inspired hundreds of tributes from pets around the world - with a little help from their owners.