A dead mountain lion has baffled biologists after it was found with a fully formed set of teeth growing out of its forehead.

Chengdu is a booming high-tech hub but fiery cuisine and pandas - came first.

Mail staff have been attacked 1150 times in three years - by all manner of creatures.

In one of New Zealand's most expensive suburbs, a neighbourhood squabble has spiralled out of control. David Fisher investigates.

A rhinoceros almost escaped a travel container as keepers attempted to move it from its enclosure at a zoo in the Netherlands.

In one of New Zealand's most expensive suburbs, a neighbourhood squabble has spiralled out of control.

Neighbours in one of Auckland's most exclusive suburbs are at war over a dog permit application, which is now under investigation by the police.

Stuffing wool in a shark's nose suggests smell is vital for navigation.

A dying lion caught in a poacher's snare and slumped in the road was rescued after tourists alerted authorities and uploaded the photos to Facebook.

Theresa believes it our duty to support suppliers committed to the safe treatment of farm animals.

The footage, shared yesterday afternoon, has already been viewed more than 330,000 times.

The first stage of Auckland Zoo's multi-million-dollar 10-year redevelopment plan will be completed this year with the opening of two new exhibits and the introduction of more zoo babies.

A morning spent exploring the Reptile Park at Ti Point is like being in a life-sized, reptile-themed game of "Where's Wally?".

A shark washed up on a Napier beach gave locals a rare close encounter.

Bronze whaler caused concern at Coromandel's Whiritoa Beach.

Christopher Tomlin started as a volunteer in December last year. He had just moved to Auckland from Britain and was looking to do something different.

Felix the cat is looking for a loving home in which to spend his twilight years.

One in five pet owners say they don't have a limit on what they would pay for a major operation before considering euthanising their beloved animal.

The police dog that went bush for a week earlier this year is prepped and ready for another year on the force.

Watch this cheeky sheep ramming his owner's car door a day after the vehicle returned from the panel beaters.

This year, SPCA Auckland took in 11,000 animals - and of the 82 received in the past few days, 71 of those were kittens.

Every day over summer, the SPCA Auckland responds to about a dozen calls regarding dogs locked in cars that are quickly overheating.

A koala was feeling a little thirsty after being rescued from a bushfire in southern Australia

A shark has been filmed swimming and cavorting in the shallows at Papamoa beach

Women will place more value on how a potential mate interacts with their pet than will single men.

A sleigh-full of presents isn't the only special delivery to roll in this festive season, as the South Island's West Coast welcomes a rare kiwi.

Eight ducklings were rescued by the fire service after getting trapped down a drain.

Heartwarming images from an international photo competition of children with animals.

Furry surfers of all shapes and sizes have grabbed their boards and hit the beach to take part in the annual Surf City Surf Dog Competition.