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Harold the giraffe choked to death
Orana Wildlife Park's beloved 19-year-old giraffe, named by local schoolchildren after the Life Education Trust mascot, choked to death today at a Christchurch zoo.
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Photographer first to capture humpbacks' magic moment
National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards is the first photographer to capture images of humpback whales mating, and those photos will go on display in Auckland tomorrow.
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Humpback Whales captured on camera
National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards has become the first to capture the mating ritual of humpback whales on camera. Jason recorded four males competing to copulate with a solitary female.
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A rare insight into the ancient trade of farriers
Daniel Jackson visits a family whose bond is forged by a tough trade.
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Lindy Chamberlain's 'thanks' to Kiwi supporters
Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton has thanked the Kiwis who supported her as she fought to prove a dingo killed her baby daughter. She hopes those who falsely accused her will...
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Sydney: Botanic gardens bats get the boot
Bats are being driven from Sydney's botanic gardens as staff attempt to address the damage their colony has done to the area's trees.
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Splish splash! Elephants play in Pinnawala
The orphanage, which is home to 83 elephants, is currently a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. The orphanage officials named 15 baby elephants that were born in the orphanage at a function held over the weekend.