Monarch butterflies listed as endangered
Regal insect hit by loss of habitat, herbicides and pesticides, as well as climate change.
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An elephant's heart can weigh up to 27 kg. If one stops, it's a big problem.
Frank Film 2022 EP Thirteen: New Zealand: seabird capital of the world
Kaikōura is home to over 150 species of seabird. How are they doing, and who’s protecting them? Video / Frank Film
Man survives being 'chewed up and spat out' in horrific shark attack
The great white shark attack had the man one millimetre from death.
Highly contagious disease could shut Australia's borders
NSW Deputy Premier says the disease is 'right now on our doorstep'.
Orca hunting great white sharks in epic sea predator battle
Change to the balance of power at the top of the food chain could affect whole ecosystem.
'Alarming discovery': New superbug found in pigs can jump to humans
New strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria circulating among pigs is ringing alarm bells.
Typhus outbreak: Three hospitalised with suspected case of disease found in fleas living on cats
Pet lovers urged to keep their animals de-wormed and be careful when handling strays.
Protections for manatee habitat as animals face starvation
Over winter officials fed manatees tons of lettuce to prevent more starvation.
Russian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lake
Exquisite photos get up close with the adorable creatures.
Monkey what? How concerned should we be about monkeypox
Recently disease has been detected in 12 countries where the virus is not endemic.
Bear cheek: Three given prison time for reckless park selfie
The incident was described as 'drunken capering' and a 'slap in the face'.
Kākāpō stars in game to save 'weird' endangered species
New Zealand's bird has been given star treatment.
Happy the elephant in historic 'human rights' trial
Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?
Prince Charles backs radical plan to put masks on cows
Methane-catching masks on trial for British cows to reduce their carbon 'hoofprint'.
Rare 'giant' oarfish found washed up on South Island beach
The creature was last seen in Dunedin in 2015.
The kiwi: what do we know about our national bird?
How much do we know about our national bird? Frank Film looks at what makes the kiwi so special, and so worth protecting. Video / Frank Film
Slip unearths ancient moa footprints at South Head
Matthew Brown and his girlfriend discovered something when returning from a fishing trip.
Scientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for blood
Scientists on why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on blood only.
Edin Whitehead: From the science of seabirds to bestsellers
Seabird scientist Edin Whitehead talks to Elisabeth Easther about her work and life.
The rampaging pigs of the San Francisco Bay Area
New York Times: A proposed California law would make it easier to hunt feral swine.
Photographer captures abandoned Russian island 'overtaken' by polar bears
One Russian island has gained some unusual new residents.
Whale stranded in shallows at Coromandel beach
A whale is stranded at Te Kouma beach near Coromandel Town.
All creatures great and small: Inside London Zoo's annual stocktake
A Christmas tradition is underway at the world's oldest scientific zoo.
Eighteen kakī chicks hatch over three days
The critically endangered chicks hatched between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
Twin baby pandas' first steps caught on video in French zoo
This video of baby panda twins learning to walk will be the cutest thing you see all day.
Humans and moa may have co-existed on Stewart Island
Analysis showed the bird was a South Island giant moa that died around 700 years ago.
Expedia stops selling holidays with captive dolphins
The travel website becomes the latest to brand captive dolphins as 'unacceptable'.
'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attack
Despite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.
Pablo Escobar's hippos dodge cull after legal intrigue
Too big to move, local authorities have called for a cull.
'Crying with laughter': Two very different wildlife photo awards go head to head
From the sublime to the ridiculous, these photos couldn't be more different.
Boat-sinking Arctic walrus given floating couch
Welsh and Irish tourism adopt lost, boat-sinking Arctic walrus.
Baby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'
Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.