'Hey Jumbo': African elephants call each other by unique names
Scientists believe African elephants do something that few wild animals do.
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Celebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projects
Leonardo DiCaprio posted his support of the Capital Kiwi Project, which began in 2018.
Jane Goodall at 90: Life as an 'icon' and why she prefers dogs
New York Times: As she turns 90, Dr Goodall explains why she isn't slowing down.
Does your dog understand what you say? A new study says yes
Dogs can also learn to associate words with specific objects, a new study shows.
Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
AI-generated nonsense about rat with giant penis published by leading scientific journal
It might be considered an AI cock-up on a massive scale.
Polar bear drifting off on iceberg wins coveted photography prize
It could be described as a wildlife photographer's dream.
Tiger father forgets to reveal baby gender
Hamilton Zoo's father tiger, Scout, was almost ready to reveal the gender of his two babies himself, but instead found more pleasure in eating the meat inside the box. Video / Malisha Kumar
Scientists to study pod of 45 euthanised dolphins in Hawke’s Bay
Samples were important because not a lot was known about false killer whales, DOC says.
Judas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury
'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.
Aussie dad’s chips save family from rampaging elephant
'Those sandwiches and chips probably saved our lives.'
Fears Aussie cyclone could wash crocs into city streets
'You've seen snakes on a plane...' local warns ahead of tropical tempest.
Second person to receive pig heart transplant dies after six weeks
'This was his last chance to do for others', his wife says.
Man works to regain strength after pig heart transplant
The new experiment is part of a quest for animal-to-human transplants.
Alien-like golden crab wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Celebrating the diversity of life on Earth, the winning shot is out of this world.
Really wild: Comedy photo awards looking for world's funniest animals
A dancing otter and a roo rocking out are among some of the images shortlisted.
The Conversation: Is it okay to kiss your pet?
While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.
First ever dog-fox hybrid discovered in the wild
Researchers say the animal, which was found in Brazil, looked like the two species.
New wild home for takahē on Ngāi Tahu whenua in Ōtākou
Takahē numbers are now estimated to be nearing 500 and growing at 8pc a year.
Rare giraffe born without spots at US zoo
The baby giraffe is the first in 30 years to exhibit the unique markings.
Lolita the Orca dies after 50 years in captivity
Caregivers had been preparing to move her from a US theme park.
Watch: Meet Cornelia, the Kiwi-built robo-turtle
It looks like a turtle and swims like a turtle - but this Kiwi creation is something else.
Cyprus allows human Covid meds to be used on cats to fight deadly virus
The feline coronavirus has been around since 1963.
Ancient giant whale unearthed in Peruvian desert
Scientists say the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal.
'No, our bears aren't men in suits’ says Chinese zoo
If you go down to the zoo today, you'd better not wear disguise…
Why sharks are getting hungrier for humans
A BBC documentary explores why predators in search of food are picking on people.
No tall story: World Giraffe Day celebrated a decade on
Celebration of world’s tallest animal highlights threats to survival, conservation effort.
How happy are racehorses? Professor's three-year mental health study
The racing, the travel, the expectation: Nat Waran's going into the minds of the fastest.
Watch: Wellington Zoo welcomes two snow leopards
Wellington Zoo has welcomed two female snow leopards - Asha and Manju. Video / RNZ
Bringing Lolita home: How to release a long-captive orca?
A killer whale held captive for more than a half-century will be returned to her home.
Long-awaited agreement in place to return orca to Pacific
The animal's freedom marks the changing times for the theme park industry.