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Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
AI-generated nonsense about rat with giant penis published by leading scientific journal
It might be considered an AI cock-up on a massive scale.
Polar bear drifting off on iceberg wins coveted photography prize
It could be described as a wildlife photographer's dream.
Tiger father forgets to reveal baby gender
Hamilton Zoo's father tiger, Scout, was almost ready to reveal the gender of his two babies himself, but instead found more pleasure in eating the meat inside the box. Video / Malisha Kumar
Scientists to study pod of 45 euthanised dolphins in Hawke’s Bay
Samples were important because not a lot was known about false killer whales, DOC says.
Judas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury
'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.
Aussie dad’s chips save family from rampaging elephant
'Those sandwiches and chips probably saved our lives.'
Man works to regain strength after pig heart transplant
The new experiment is part of a quest for animal-to-human transplants.
Alien-like golden crab wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Celebrating the diversity of life on Earth, the winning shot is out of this world.
Really wild: Comedy photo awards looking for world's funniest animals
A dancing otter and a roo rocking out are among some of the images shortlisted.
The Conversation: Is it okay to kiss your pet?
While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.
First ever dog-fox hybrid discovered in the wild
Researchers say the animal, which was found in Brazil, looked like the two species.
New wild home for takahē on Ngāi Tahu whenua in Ōtākou
Takahē numbers are now estimated to be nearing 500 and growing at 8pc a year.
Rare giraffe born without spots at US zoo
The baby giraffe is the first in 30 years to exhibit the unique markings.
Lolita the Orca dies after 50 years in captivity
Caregivers had been preparing to move her from a US theme park.
Watch: Meet Cornelia, the Kiwi-built robo-turtle
It looks like a turtle and swims like a turtle - but this Kiwi creation is something else.
Cyprus allows human Covid meds to be used on cats to fight deadly virus
The feline coronavirus has been around since 1963.
Ancient giant whale unearthed in Peruvian desert
Scientists say the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal.
'No, our bears aren't men in suits’ says Chinese zoo
If you go down to the zoo today, you'd better not wear disguise…