More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon
High water temperatures are the most likely cause of deaths in the lakes.
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'Grotesque cruelty': British TV crocodile expert tortured, killed dozens of dogs
The crocodile expert who worked with Sir David Attenborough has pleaded guilty.
'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resigns
Gisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".
'Never hurt a fly': Family dog mistakenly destroyed
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Cash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the sea
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The bears chomped on doughnut holes and other pastries, despite shooing from manager.
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Thousands of minks released after holes cut in fur farm fence
Holes had been cut in the farm’s fence and about 6000 to 8000 minks were released.
Gator with missing upper jaw finds new home in Florida reptile park
The gator's injuries were due to a fight or from a boat propeller.
Surfing snake: Gold Coast man’s unusual hobby lands $2500 fine
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Defence Force investigating alleged animal abuse at Canterbury military camp
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Watch: Orangutan hurls possum from zoo enclosure as onlookers scream
'The orangutan was alarmed to find an unknown occupant in their bed'.
UK government may ban American XL Bully dogs
British home secretary seeks advice following an attack on a 11-year-old girl.
'Barbaric': Shark dragged behind car, head worn as trophy
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Te Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pest
The invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.
Secret test Robert Irwin's girlfriend had to pass
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'It's gutting': Conservation group find eight kiwi mauled to death by dogs
Years of dedication helping to restore native flora and fauna to Northland forest.
Sick puppy: Dog breeder to pay up after selling canine with bad knees
The pet puppy was not of ‘acceptable quality', a tribunal has found.
Ruru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operation
Police caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.
Airline passengers shocked at sight of 'horse-sized' beast on board
A video of the shocking sight has been viewed more than 18 million times.
Bob Barker dies aged 99
The dapper ‘Price Is Right’ host and animal advocate passed away on Saturday.
'Heartbreaking': Auckland man sentenced after starving horses ate own faeces
The man was convicted of 30 offences involving 11 horses at his Dairy Flat property.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Boy racers harming zoo animals with skids and burnouts
Police have launched an investigation after the boy racers' antics near the zoo.
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.
Distressing footage of sheep struggling in mud
MPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.
'People need to start taking responsibility': Puppies dumped, animal facilities at capacity
'We can't just keep taking litters of puppies.'
Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
It is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.
Rescued walrus calf that received cuddles in care dies
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