The return of the platypuses
New York Times: Rescued from Australia's fires, these wild platypuses are returned home.
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Chef reveals menu for the Queen's corgis
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Elephant dies after being fed fireworks
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Contractor throws family's dead cat in ditch
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Monkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 tests
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Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington harbour this week. Video / Sarah Day
Cold and dehydrated: Turtle found on Takapuna Beach likely from Costa Rica
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Toronto was obeying social distance rules. Then came adorable baby foxes
New York Times: As the city shutdown a family of foxes set up a den in a prime location.
Jono and Ben host new reality TV show for dogs
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Police drug dog retires after five years 'serving her country'
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Focus: Before Netflix had Tiger King, New Zealand had The Lion Man
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Wild ride: Kitten survives trip across Auckland stuck in car engine
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Canterbury dogs poisoned; Bonno turns a 'massive corner' overnight
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Lion tamer produces show in flat
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