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Nordic islands curb whale cull after outcry against tradition

The Faroes are like Iceland's better-looking, little brother - but with a dark secret.

'Wee sunk-in faces': 22 starving puppies dumped

Cold and starving pups, believed to be two litters, abandoned near Christchurch.

Running of the Dinosaurs: Bizarre protest hits Pamplona bull run

This year tourists and irate cows weren't the strangest creatures to run the course.

Thousands celebrate the return of Spain's Bull Run festival

After a two-year hiatus, the controversial festival is back.

'There was blood everywhere': Dog on death row awaits fate after owner's trial

Owner of Rottweiler named Chopper on trial after the dog attacked vet Dr Lisa Schneider.

Cartel tiger strolls through Mexican town stunning visitors

A fully grown Bengal tiger is not something you expect to see, especially in Mexico.

Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn't a person

Happy arrived at the Bronx Zoo in 1977 with fellow elephant Grumpy.

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.

Stray cat boom puts shelters under pressure: 'We're all drowning'

One organisation, 9 Lives Orphanage, has spent almost $130,000 on vet bills this year.

Leopard seal Owha recovering after fishing gear removed from mouth

An arborist's tool was needed to removed the snared line.

Man charged after distressing sheep shearing video

Man has been charged by police after a video involving sheep and chainsaw went viral.

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

Programme helps Congo families protect endangered gorillas

The number of Grauer's gorillas has declined, largely due to habitat loss and hunting.

Australia Zoo suddenly scraps plans to take Auckland's elephant Burma

The 38-year-old was due to live out her twilight years at the zoo across the ditch.

Live export ban deadlocked at select committee

The Government's bill to ban live exports stumbled at select committee.

Napier's Marineland: The sad tale of Daphne the dolphin

The striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.

Condemned husky Aspen declined Supreme Court appeal

The dog's owners were convicted after he killed a chook and a child's pet guinea pig.