Man told house would be burnt if he spoke about slaughter

You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

Wildlife artist Chris Gaskin spends hours drawing the intricate patterns on a bird.

In the last two weeks, a highly trained group of once-abandoned dogs have proved invaluable in quake-torn Christchurch.

Discovering history buried under the vast grounds of Queensland's outback.

Release your inner palaeontologist and dig for dinosaurs in Winton, writes Pamela Wade.

Jim Eagles discovers even our threatened species in sanctuary are not afraid to fight for territorial advantage.

Liz Light visits Westland's kotuku colony.

The Canterbury SPCA has taken in more than 150 pets from people displaced by the earthquake and has promised to care for them until they can be taken back.

Christchurch's devastating earthquake has highlighted the benefits of micro-chipping your pets, says the SPCA.

Clare Kendall is mesmerised by the unusual beauty of flamingos and the many other jaw-dropping sights of Tanzania.

Staff numbers have been cut at the zoo and insiders warn it is close to collapse.

Liz Light finds weka, seals and superb scenery at Cape Foulwind.