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An elephant's heart can weigh up to 27 kg. If one stops, it's a big problem.
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Dog owner sentenced after trip to vet revealed starving pet was dead
Woman took starving dog to the vet, unaware it was already dead.
Frank Film 2022 EP Thirteen: New Zealand: seabird capital of the world
Kaikōura is home to over 150 species of seabird. How are they doing, and who’s protecting them? Video / Frank Film
'In any other country in the world you would be dead': Judge
Police officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.
'SPCA involved in conspiracy against us', dog breeders claim
Top Auckland dog breeder claims the SPCA was involved in a conspiracy against her.
Let sleeping Sea lions lie: Beach cleared in 10 seconds flat
A video of rampant marine mammals clearing bathers of La Jolla Beach has gone viral.
Legality of rodeo under scrutiny at Wellington High Court
Rodeo breaches the Animal Welfare Act, say activists who are taking a case in court today.
Nordic islands curb whale cull after outcry against tradition
The Faroes are like Iceland's better-looking, little brother - but with a dark secret.
'Wee sunk-in faces': 22 starving puppies dumped
Cold and starving pups, believed to be two litters, abandoned near Christchurch.
Running of the Dinosaurs: Bizarre protest hits Pamplona bull run
This year tourists and irate cows weren't the strangest creatures to run the course.
Thousands celebrate the return of Spain's Bull Run festival
After a two-year hiatus, the controversial festival is back.
'There was blood everywhere': Dog on death row awaits fate after owner's trial
Owner of Rottweiler named Chopper on trial after the dog attacked vet Dr Lisa Schneider.
Cartel tiger strolls through Mexican town stunning visitors
A fully grown Bengal tiger is not something you expect to see, especially in Mexico.
Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn't a person
Happy arrived at the Bronx Zoo in 1977 with fellow elephant Grumpy.
Typhus outbreak: Three hospitalised with suspected case of disease found in fleas living on cats
Pet lovers urged to keep their animals de-wormed and be careful when handling strays.
Protections for manatee habitat as animals face starvation
Over winter officials fed manatees tons of lettuce to prevent more starvation.
Horses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescues
The humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.
Dog severely injured at high-end pet daycare, vet bills top $20k
Baxter had been at his resort-like daycare for a month - then the unthinkable happened.
Dog owned by trust seriously injured a person
A Taranaki trust has pleaded guilty to owning a dog that attacked someone.
Bear cheek: Three given prison time for reckless park selfie
The incident was described as 'drunken capering' and a 'slap in the face'.
Kākāpō stars in game to save 'weird' endangered species
New Zealand's bird has been given star treatment.
Happy the elephant in historic 'human rights' trial
Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?
Happy and safe: Starving dogs left to die now on the road to recovery
The animals were found in the Kaingaroa Forest last week.
Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good
OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.
Stray cat boom puts shelters under pressure: 'We're all drowning'
One organisation, 9 Lives Orphanage, has spent almost $130,000 on vet bills this year.
Leopard seal Owha recovering after fishing gear removed from mouth
An arborist's tool was needed to removed the snared line.
Man charged after distressing sheep shearing video
Man has been charged by police after a video involving sheep and chainsaw went viral.
The kiwi: what do we know about our national bird?
How much do we know about our national bird? Frank Film looks at what makes the kiwi so special, and so worth protecting. Video / Frank Film
Programme helps Congo families protect endangered gorillas
The number of Grauer's gorillas has declined, largely due to habitat loss and hunting.
Australia Zoo suddenly scraps plans to take Auckland's elephant Burma
The 38-year-old was due to live out her twilight years at the zoo across the ditch.
Live export ban deadlocked at select committee
The Government's bill to ban live exports stumbled at select committee.
Napier's Marineland: The sad tale of Daphne the dolphin
The striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.
Condemned husky Aspen declined Supreme Court appeal
The dog's owners were convicted after he killed a chook and a child's pet guinea pig.
Zoos hiding birds as avian flu spreads in North America
Penguins may be the only birds visitors to many zoos can see right now.