A Hawaiian monk seal pup named Manu‘iwa was seen holding an orange knife in her mouth last Sunday. Source: Hawaiian DLNR

Scientists simulate the moa's gut to cast doubt on key assumption about the extinct bird.

COMMENT: Scientific research now faces tests of cultural acceptability.

Highest recorded deaths this century for little blue penguins. Source: Aotearoa Science Agency

Two species of NZ grasshopper mating may just seem weird. But the bigger story is tragic.

COMMENT: The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life.

Animal psychologist Alex Taylor has shown how kea can co-operate to solve problems.

Incorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.

Warmer weather could make us prone to more foreign, disease-carrying mosquitos.

A Kiwi scientist's odd sperm-racing campaign could help save NZ's threatened hihi.

The incident is captured in world first footage.

Dr Fiona Cross went from terrified arachnophobe to committed arachnologist.

Crucial clues about the contamination of our coasts may be hiding in an unlikely place.

Scientists film spectacular underwater action of the huge mammals beneath the sea ice.

A new study will help rescuers determine which whales to save first in mass strandings.

Scientists tracking young yellow-eyed penguins awed at one intrepid bird's 470km hike.

Scientists aim to better understand the habitat and movements of the little flying mammal.

Scientists around the globe are on alert for a new and potentially deadly pathogen.

Otago yields new goldmine of a different kind - two long-lost bird species.

Tough breeding season in Otago got even tougher yesterday when 'webcam' chick was killed.

Beachgoers asked to look out for ailing sealife, amid worries about killer disease.

US scientists have revealed the nuclear DNA make-up of NZ's long-lost little bush moa.

Dean Baigent-Mercer says ruru have plenty to say but are swift and silent on the wing.

New Zealand's "spokesbird for conservation" has been found after being lost for two years.

Capybaras, tarantulas and penguins may be feeling the love this Valentines Day.

Scientists have been baffled to discover the first-ever male NZ stick insect - in the UK.

Dancing, singing, peeing on yourself - welcome to the secret sex life of a native NZ bat.

Why do mosquitoes prefer some people over others?

Dean Baigent-Mercer explores the virtues of the comeback kid — the kakariki.

Chinese scientists have announced births of a pair of cloned monkeys, but is it ethical?