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Kiev zoo a 'death trap' for animals
Animals just keep on dying of neglect at the notorious Kiev Zoo.
The captivating creatures at Valencia's Bioparc
A glimpse of the creatures given a second chance to flourish at Bioparc.
Thailand: A fish with Facebook friends
Kate Roff submerges off the coast of Thailand to meet a local celebrity.
Madagascar: How bizarre
Africa, Asia and Europe converge in a capital abuzz with surreal sights, finds Brett Atkinson.
Beloved polar bear Knut
Images of the world's most beloved polar bear, Knut, who lived at the Berlin Zoo.
Kumeu: No kidding around
Delicious cheese is a serious business at Crescent Dairy Goats farm in Kumeu, writes Phil Parker.
Chic with a sting in its tail
Killer ray skin the latest in leather but can come with qualms of conscience.
Shark bite almost severs woman's arm
A woman who was attacked by a shark north of Newcastle, in Australia's NSW, was bitten several times on the head, shoulder, neck and arms...
Shooters threaten witness to bird kill
Man told house would be burnt if he spoke about slaughter
Encountering the locals on an urban safari
You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.
Beasts in our backyard
Embark on an urban safari adventure at one of the many animal attractions in Auckland and beyond.