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"My jaw dropped". For the first time, a lioness is photographed nursing a baby leopard.
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Gator eats body of plane crash victim
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Abandoned puppy found with heartbreaking note
Puppy left abandoned in airport had a heartbreaking note attached by owner.
Five of the weirdest hybrid dogs
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Watch NZH Local Focus: When Isaac met Liam
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Kiwi discovers key to making cat beds that actually work
Cat beds made in Whanganui go global.
New name fitting for wee battler
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Following the paw-prints of dog evolution
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Dog crashes outdoor orchestra performance
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Sausages lure missing dogs back to owners
After going missing for 96 hours, the smell of sausages proved irresistible for pooches.
Why the great outdoors really isn't great
Ruth Spencer on why lovers of the great outdoors have it all wrong.
Dog and owner reunited after three years
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What to do if your dog has OCD
Treating canines for obsessive compulsive disorder is much the same as treating humans.
Focus: Obsessive Compulsive Dogs
Obsessive compulsive disorder among dogs is becoming more understood.
Obese chihuahua's incredible weight loss
With the help of a Fitbit, this chihuahua crushed some serious weight-loss goals.
Compulsory cat registration a step closer
Micro-chipping of cats could be around the corner.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Drench resistance among sheep and farmers
Breeding parasite resistant sheep. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Is this really the world's ugliest dog?
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Why Nara Park beats animal cafes
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