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James Griffin: The cat's finally out of the bag
Letter from Tibbles: Hello feeble Earthlings, We have lived amongst you for long enough now. We have put up with your inconsistent and illogical ways for far too long ...

South African safari action
Dramatic images showing a kudu bull ambushed by a pride of lions. The kudu manages to leap over the awaiting pack and escape. The animal was injured during the attack and was tracked and eaten by the lions the next day.

The one that got away
Remarkable images that capture a South African kudu hurdling over a pack of waiting lions.

Lucky dog Molly loses her 'marbles'
Molly the labrador has had something of a ruff week. The 13-month-old dog, owned by Kayleigh Holmes, swallowed eight stones recently and had to have them surgically removed.

Outrage at cruelty stops shipments
Australia has suspended shipments of live cattle to 11 Indonesian abattoirs after footage of animal cruelty was released.

Torturing of kittens horrifies constable
The torturing of two kittens has angered Waikouaiti police, who are determined to track down those responsible.

SPCA renews calls for dog licensing
The debate has increased over whether NZ needs tougher dog control laws.

Buenos Aires: Over-run by the furry masses
The bald, short hotel receptionist in Buenos Aires was having a bad day, or if he wasn't he was certainly determined to make sure all his guests did.

The jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?
New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions