Watch: Surprising video of orca family up close
Family of three orcas captured riding alongside bow of a yacht near Cape Rodney.
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Who gets the dog? The rise of the celeb 'pet-nup'
Have you legally stated who will get Fluffpot and Tubbs in the event of a breakup?
Paw form: Stunned bargain hunter buys box of cat's ashes at Avondale market
A shopper purchased the cat's ashes for $2 from a market stall.
Where pugs rule the racetrack
New York Times: Owners gather regularly to see who's dog is the fastest. Or slowest.
Bereaved family desperate to find lost dog
Mum died of cancer in August, now the family dog may have been stolen.
Liam the Labrador offers a new lease on Samuel's life
Samuel Hastie is six-years-old but he's unlikely to live till he's 20.
Lost dog returns 12 years, 1800km later
This is the sort of tale to inspire a Hollywood film.
Thailand elephants dead after attempting to save a calf
Thai authorities believe the herd fell trying to help a calf.
Silence of the wasps: How DNA could be key to stopping this NZ scourge
Scientists plan to use "gene silencing" to combat the notorious European paper wasp.
Dumped dog's maternity shoot goes viral
This abandoned pooch is finally getting the pampering every mum-to-be deserves.
Cat needs glucose drip after mating with five females in single night
"My f***ing cat is exhausted and on a glucose drip, and this is my fault?"
Nanogirl: Breeding for cuteness is hurting our pets
COMMENT: Floppy-eared rabbits are also suffering from the traits that make them adorable.
Man gored by bison returns to scene with date. She is gored by bison
Man gored by a bison brings date back to where he was gored. She is then gored by a bison.
Man volunteers his time to nap with cats for hours
Every day, Terry Lauerman has volunteered his time to help special-needs cats at shelter.
Viral leopard photo sending people crazy
Social media has melted down over the super-stealthy predator.
Labradoodle inventor: Creating the breed is his life's regret
First bred for a blind woman with allergies, it's become "a Frankenstein's monster."
Man lost arms, legs and skin of his nose after dog licked him
Pit bull may be the reason Greg Manteufel nearly died.
Cats like people! (Some people, anyway)
New York Times: Despite apparent aloofness, cats are capable of relationships with people.
Watch: Divers relive breathtaking run-in with orcas
One diver reckons one smiled at him, 'its teeth were literally the size of steak knives'.
She quit her job. He got night goggles. They searched 57 days for their dog
New York Times: One couple's mammoth effort to find their missing Border collie.
Vegan protesters plan more action after supermarket stunt
Protesters lined up in front of the meat chillers at a Countdown on Sunday. What's next?
SPCA staff shocked: Skeletal puppy unable to move
Hamilton SPCA says Cricket's case was one of the worst of its type it has ever seen.
Wallaby numbers 'dangerously high'
"They are like giant rabbits that eat their way through native bush."
Warning after Salmonella outbreaks: Please don't kiss your chickens
More than 1000 people have been infected with the bacteria across 49 states.
Cat burglar: The tabby who steals tea bags, shoes and more
Angel reportedly carries out her life of crime at night.
The surprising benefits of sleeping next to your dog
Even if your dog moves a lot, sleeping next to him has surprising health benefits.
Excruciating punishment for suspected rapist
WARNING: Graphic. The man received the barbaric punishment for an alleged assault.
Over 100 rabbits die during violent rescue mission
Activist raided farm to save rabbits and said she was then attacked by angry farmers.
Kiwi as bro! Auckland goat goes viral after visiting Bunnings, cafes, beach
Steve the goat from Whenuapai has gone viral thanks to his legendary antics.
People have now stopped vaccinating their pets
A worrying number of pet owners say they do not think vaccines are necessary.
'It's going to be a tough weekend': Bushfires tear through Qld, NSW
Heartbreaking photo of a koala with joey on a tree has prompted countless offers for help.
The kitchen product that could poison your pet
If ingested, cats can suffer hypersalivation, ulcers and hyperthermia.
Woman takes in almost 100 stray dogs as Hurricane Dorian hits
Chella Phillips went the extra mile to help stray dogs during devastating storm.