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'Nightmare scenario': Potentially untreatable superbug being passed from dogs to humans
Antimicrobial resistance is forecast to kill 10 million a year by 2050 if left unchecked.
The real-life shark horror story that paved the way for Jaws
ANALYSIS: In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in shark-infested waters.
World's tallest horse, Big Jake, dies in Wisconsin
The 20-year-old Belgian named Big Jake lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette.
Horror in the U-bend: Man bitten on genitals by Austrian toilet snake
He was doing his business when he "felt a nip in the genital area".
Horse poo alert: Community in stink over city vs country battle
Country dwellers point finger at incoming townies over the vexed issue of horse dung.
Man found guilty of stabbing 16 cats
Steven Bouquet found guilty of "savage" stabbing of 16 cats, which left nine dead.
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
Dog poo spray battle: Mum takes on irresponsible owners
Mum takes action after battling against a stinking tide of dog mess.
Robins Return Trailer
A teaser for PNCC's mini-documentary Robins Return. Video / Palmerston North City Council
Monaco Princess undergoing 'multiple procedures' for serious infection
Before contracting an infection she worked with various ambassadors to raise awareness.
Unearthed Steve Irwin letter exposes tragedy of family feud
A letter written by Steve Irwin to his father highlights just how much has changed.
Homing fail: 10,000 pigeons lost during race
Solar storm blamed for 'one of the very worst ever racing days in our history'.
Woman contracts horrific disease from her cat
A 28-year-old suffered for months and nearly lost her vision after the horror injury.
Family's 'huge shock' after their cremated cat returns home
Frankie's family thought he had been run over - until he reappeared days later.
Family's nightmare after trip to beach
A beloved dog nearly died after a seemingly innocent day playing fetch at the beach.
'Pre-Owned Senior Dogs': Pet Rescue group's hysterical post
'Are our dogs slow moving?' asks Vintage Pet Rescue. 'You bet they are!'
Owner sparks debate over decision to euthanise 'pandemic dog'
A journalist has opened up about the 'heartbreaking decision' to euthanise adopted dog.
'Spider apocalypse' hits Victoria after heavy rains, floods
Arachnophobes, you may want to look away now ...
Watch: Bear rescued after being found stuck on power pole
Local residents had to bear with a 15-minute paws in their electricity supply.
Arizona line worker coaxes bear from power pole
A bear in Arizona emerged unscathed from quite the power trip when it became stuck on a power pole. Video / AP
Dog ejected from vehicle in crash found herding sheep
Lost dog was found herding sheep after vanishing for two days.
Best friend safe but flood pain remains
Dave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.
Cambodia rat hero retires after five years
Mine-sniffing Magawa, the African giant pouched rat, is retiring after five years of duty.
4m crocodile spotted metres from shore at popular Aussie beach
A fisherman thought he saw a large log floating in the breakers. Then he looked again.
Photos: Rare whale shark found dead at Harataonga, Great Barrier Island
A dead whale shark has been found on Great Barrier Island.
Watch: Dog Mum vs Mama Bear - dramatic video shows teen saving pets
When her beloved dogs were threatened, the teenager didn't hesitate.
Mass cull: Council calls time on geese at Huntly lake
SAFE says the council should be re-homing the geese rather than killing them.
Prickly problem: Why we can't 'parachute' hedgehogs home to UK
The prickly pests are due to be culled, despite calls to fly them home to Britain.
Dognapped: 'Sick' pet removed from multimillion-dollar home
His "rescuers" claim he was "smuggled to freedom" but former owners take a different view.
The 'talking' dog of TikTok
New York Times: Bunny has brought attention to a new area of study for animal cognition.
Doggone it: Since the nose doesn't know pot is now legal, K-9s retire
Drug-sniffing police dogs from around the US are being forced into early retirement.