While many are terrified of sharks, the Kiwi man dubbed "shark man" regularly swims with the marine animals, and has never been attacked.

During a practice ahead of the Players Championship, PGA tour player Greg Owen stripped off and waded into a pond to save a baby bird from drowning, after he saw the bird fall in.

Police in the UK have gone to great lengths to protect the identity of some recent crime victims.

The husband of the Hamilton Zoo curator who was killed by a tiger last year is said to be unhappy at the support shown for his late wife's family by Hamilton City Council.

How to catch an emu in five easy steps. Step One: Wave an old woollen blanket like a matador’s cape. Step Two: Advance toward the emu, holding the blanket. Step Three: Try to corner it, and pray it doesn’t rip the legs off the poor lady in the summer dress and sandals, bravely waving her bare arms around. Step Four: Get a firefighter, preferably from Kaiwaka, wearing heavy protective clothing, to tackle the emu. Step Five: With your pants shredded from the emu’s claws, lie on top of it and proudly declare “only Kaiwaka could do this!”.

The University of Otago has announced plans for a new $50 million, five-storey animal research facility to be built at an undisclosed location.

A schoolboy was jumped on by a dog while at school yesterday and has received a large scratch on his shoulder.

An emu roamed the streets of a Northland town this afternoon until firefighters managed to catch the flightless bird.

It's the stuff of nightmares. A woman was set upon by a herd of javelinas - bizarre looking beasts also known as skunk pigs.

The problem was becoming so bad the SPCA had created a waiting list as there wasn't enough space to take in the animals.

A bundle of cuteness bought commuters at a train station in Washington to a halt.

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Warning: Coarse language. Source: Youtube / Tom Davie

It turns out that pudgy pups may not be able to help their overeating.

The Department of Conservation is seeking those responsible for using a chainsaw to hack out a dead sperm whale's jawbone.

Kate Middleton has been hearing the pitter-patter of a new set of little feet recently, after the family welcomed a hamster named Marvin.

A passenger from Vietnam arrived in NZ with live Siamese fighting fish in plastic bags, declaring them as "wet fish" on his arrival forms.

This kangaroo looks innocent at first ... until it holds a frozen outstretched claw in the air, like it's the Grim Reaper (or an avid Lady Gaga fan).

Working biosecurity beagle Aria gave birth to the three male and three female pups in March. Children are being asked to name a litter of detector dogs.

The Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Government's protection plan for the highly endangered Maui's dolphin does not breach the Treaty of Waitangi.

A plucky chook that survived being hit by a car was yesterday reunited with its thrilled schoolboy owner.

Why did the cat cross the ice? No one knows, but video has gone viral.

Darnell Mikaere Minarapa-Brown is waiting to see his mates again and getting ready to go back to school.

Dogs have long been known as man's best friend, but it turns out they are good for our heart health, too.

A Cobden woman whose dog bit a tradesman is concerned she will have to pay $1560 for its incarceration -- a bill that is growing by the day.

There are irresponsible dog owners in every suburb. Including those at the beachfront house in Omaha.

A Norwegian zoo has provoked parents' fury after feeding a whole dead zebra to its tigers in full view of visitors.

The SPCA have offered a $1000 reward to anyone who can help identify a person responsible for shooting a dog multiple times.