How do you de-stress an elephant? Warsaw Zoo is trying cannabis
A zoo has come up with a fix for two of its very stressed African elephants.
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Meet Auckland Zoo's newest addition: The first rhino born at the zoo in 20 years
The 'sturdy' little rhino's birth weight was estimated to be around 65kg.
Covid catastrophe: Mittens in attempted quarantine breach
He might be world famous in Wellington, but Covid rules still apply to Mittens.
Hero pit bull saves woman from strangling attack
A man was allegedly trying to strangle a woman before her pet dog stepped in.
'Pretty sure we broke the internet': World watches birth of panda cub
For about a week, the new mother will not leave the baby's side even to eat or drink.
Gone to the dogs? Gemany's controversial new law
New law will come into effect next year to ensure Germany's 9.4 million dogs get exercise.
Aussie surfer saves wife by punching shark
A woman has suffered severe cuts to her leg in a shark attack in New South Wales.
Purrfect match: Cat lovers rejoice over cat-based dating
Men can now proudly show off their feline friends on their dating profiles.
'Pawfessional consultant': Stray dog adopted as car company mascot
He showed up every day begging for love and attention. Now they've given him a job.
Local Focus: Manawatū eels get special treatment
Palmerstonians encouraged to turn and face the river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
You swine! German nudist chases pig that stole his laptop
"He was naked cause, well, Germans."
'Nappies to sharks': Clarke Gayford hits the water for Shark Lockdown
New Zealand's 'First Bloke' has swapped the playpen for the shark cage.
Meghan and Harry's pet Labrador's name revealed
The dog's name was inspired by their first trip to Africa together.
'Seriously unfair': Auckland dad slams 'cruel' vegan posters outside primary school
The dad believes it is up to parents to choose when to educate children on the issue.
Bloomfield's 'wholesome' reaction when rhino named after him
'Well that came out of the blue, what a privilege.'
Daisy rescued after collapse on England's highest peak
Daisy the St Bernard was said to be "slightly embarrassed" after the 16-man rescue.
'No need to worry': Paw Patrol responds to false White House claims
No job's too big, no pup's too small, Paw Patrol is (still) on a roll.
Study reveals polar bears' looming extinction date
A damning piece of research claims the bears will be forced to migrate on to solid land.
Couple spend $20k searching for dogs: 'They are family ... we're not giving up on them'
Couple say they won't stop looking for their missing dogs Dice and Weed.
Worker who lost fingers packing pet food wins court payout
Bay of Plenty woman packing dried pet food had her fingers burnt and crushed.
'Hero' boy mauled saving sister from dog
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Boy receives gruesome injuries after selflessly shielding his sister.
Double tragedy: Judith Collins' 'darling' cat passes away
Judith Collins has lost two loved pets inside four months.
Stolen dog reunited with its rightful owners
A dog has been reunited with its owners after it was stolen over the weekend.
Car stolen with beloved dog inside
Can you help reunite this family with their beloved dog Snowy? Video / NZ Police
Vegan protester covered in fake blood storms Aussie McDonald's
Footage of activist Tash Peterson's Macca's protest was met with mixed responses online.
Act of revenge: Man bites seagull after it stole his McDonald's
A seagull was left injured after it was attacked by a hungry man.
Police rush to Tiger King zoo after shocking discovery
Reports suggest cops have reason to believe human remains are buried under alligator pen.
First shore plover chick hatches at Cape Sanctuary
Eight shore plover have successfully settled, and two breeding pairs established.
'Destined for the scalpel': Puppies sold to testing labs amid pandemic
French breeders selling dogs to testing labs for experiments due to 'excess stock'.
Heart-breaking note: Labrador dumped because he hadn't 'lernt to be good'
The elderly dog was left tied up and alone by an owner who left a pathetic excuse.
Kiss of death: Elderly woman killed by cat
The woman's cat first scratched her, then licked the wound transferring a deadly bacteria.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Taka the rare turtle making a splash at Kelly Tarlton's
Visit the Eastern Pacific green turtle found on Takapuna Beach at Kelly Tarlton's.