Blood-sucking fish numbers spike in Aussie river
An ancient fish that feeds 'on blood, fluids and even chunks of flesh' making comeback.
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Jihadists claim filmmakers' deaths in African nature reserve
Two documentary makers and their guide were ambushed in the Pama nature reserve.
'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals
Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.
'They're all fluff': Ruru gets luxurious spa treatment
The morepork, also known as a ruru, is one of six rehabilitation cases at Wildbase.
Shark expert's warning to Kiwis about alarming great white behaviour
'There was a fatality there this summer and that should not be brushed under the cover.'
'Distant cousin' of Covid-19 virus found in threatened NZ fish
Scientists find 'distant cousin' of Sars-CoV-2 virus in a treasured NZ freshwater fish.
Lonely chimps given screens to converse with neighbouring zoo
Lonely primates are seeking connection in Czech Republic.
Heads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitation
Biologists call Monday's study a case of the most extreme regeneration on Earth.
The strange plastic waste littering beaches from East Cape to Southland
They are showing up in fish stomachs but how are they escaping the abattoirs?
Sharks that glow in the dark found off the coast of NZ
Discovery sheds new light on life 1000m below the surface of the sea.
Prime Minister unveils plan to save Māui dolphin
Today's special announcement is years in the making.
Watch: Shark seen swimming near Waiheke Island
It continues to be a busy summer for shark sightings.
'We cannot blame sharks for us encountering them more'
Shark numbers are declining, but more people are getting into the water.
The problem with problem sharks
New York Times: Marine biologist's DNA profiling called "biteprinting" prompts objections.
Scientists focus on bats in quest to prevent next pandemic
Bats are thought to be the hosts of multiple viruses that have spawned recent epidemics.
'Physically stalking him': Great white shark sent chill up Clarke Gayford's spine
Watching a great white stalk a crew member was both awesome and chilling, Gayford says.
Local Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
Monkeys are gone but large parrots remain at aviary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Monster' great white shark caught in Canada
Video shows researchers tagging the 5.2m 'matriarch' off the coast of Nova Scotia.
Killer tiger's passing brings back memories of Hamilton keeper's tragic death
Tiger that killed Hamilton Zoo keeper Samantha Kudeweh in 2015 passes away.
Sharks face slaughter for Covid vaccine development
Conservationists warn as many as half a million sharks could be killed to make a vaccine.
Wasp nest the size of a tent found in Regional Park
The 1m x 2m x 2.5m nest was believed to have been expanding for up to two years.
Wellington Zoo's Goliath bird-eating tarantula babies
The spiders are 'very small', depending on your definition of the word.
Editorial: Plant-eating animals most at risk of extinction
"A world without herbivores would be a disaster for any natural ecosystem."
Local Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyards
Scientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hundreds of elephants are mysteriously dying in Botswana
Botswana is a stronghold for Africa's remaining 400,000 elephants.
Councillors discuss closing Auckland dog shelter behind closed doors
Shutting down one shelter will save council $350,00 this year, it says.
Father 'jumps' on bear to save son
A man tried to save his son from a bear attack along a rural trail in Italy.
Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as T. rex stomped across Australia
Photos from Queensland coal mines helped researchers discover a missing top predator.
Local Focus: Wildbase Recovery where it's a good day if there's nothing to see
Tuatara and rare birds at rehab centre for animals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington
Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington harbour this week. Video / Sarah Day
Cannabis for pets: Kiwi firm eyes opportunity
New Zealand cannabis firm Helius Therapeutics has a new arm - and it's furry.
'Catastrophic' decline: Earth's insect population shrinks 27% in 30 years
A look at global insect decline shows some are disappearing at a rate of nearly 1% a year.
Wild Eyes Episode 3: Animal Detective
Wild Eyes Episode 3: Animal Detective. Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.
Wild Eyes Episode 2: Bird Cafe
Wild Eyes Episode 2: Bird Cafe. Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.