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Bearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCA

The organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.

Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control

Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.

Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweight

Otherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.

Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor

A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.

Giraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before opening

Orana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.

'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg

He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.

Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass

Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.

'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis

"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."

Deadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farms

More than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.

'We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz

Auckland Zoo elephant team leader Andrew Coers has known elephant Burma since he was 18.

Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers

Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.

'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise

Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.

'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'

Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.

Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later

'I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back.'

'As limp as rags': Monkeys fall dead from trees in heatwave

At least 83 of the midsize primates have died as temperatures hit 47 degrees.

The last pandas at any US zoo expected to leave for China

The last US zoo to have pandas is preparing to say goodbye to their four giant bears.

Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters

"We knew he was a good bull."

Here’s what you need to know if you want to travel to the US with your dog

Take note of these new rules if you and your pooch are heading to the US.