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Survivor of massacre nearly loses life again
The owner of the only pup to survive a massacre of more than 30 dogs believes it has been the victim of a poisoning attempt.

Woman giving away pups not linked to farmer's murder
Police have eliminated a woman seen giving away puppies from their murder inquiry and want to hear from two motorists.

South Africa: When night falls, lions are kings
It was the impalas I felt sorriest for. Poor little buggers.

Dog bite was 'all my fault'
A young woman bitten by a rottweiler in a store promotion gone wrong wants to apologise to the dog's owner.

'Blood was just pouring out' - rottweiler tears off shop worker's lip
A pet store assistant lost her lip in a dog attack at a "bring in your Rottweilers" promotion in West Auckland yesterday.

Christmas Island: Shell out for a trip to crab central
Christmas Island's astonishing wildlife makes it a nature lover's dream, says Kathy Marks.

New leads in murdered farmer inquiry
A dozen people have contacted police about a possible link between the murder of farmer Scott Guy and the theft of three puppies.

Monumental Melbourne
This bustling city boasts plenty of options for families, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.

South Africa: A walk on the wild side
Catherine Masters is entertained by the residents of South Africa's Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.

Bird of true love fading from British skies
It is the emblematic bird of sexual fidelity - and just like sexual fidelity itself, it is rapidly on the wane.

Trouser snakes send young man to prison
A teenager has been sent to prison for three months after smuggling two small snakes into the country in his pants.

Kiwi hit by truck released back into wild
Darkstar the kiwi has made a full recovery after being hit by a truck and is being released back into the wild near Nunguru.

Canadian polar bears facing extinction
Polar bears in the Hudson Bay area of Canada are likely to die out in the next three decades.