A marauding monkey was killed in Japan. Others will take its place
New York Times: Clashes between humans and monkeys are becoming more frequent.
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American tourists attacked by crocodile in Mexican resort town
The men were grabbed by the creature while swimming at night.
Dog owner sentenced after trip to vet revealed starving pet was dead
Woman took starving dog to the vet, unaware it was already dead.
$9300 for top dog at Gore sale
$9300 has been paid for a top farm dog at the annual sale in Gore. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Michael Curreen / ODT
Eight dogs freed from locked vehicle in Christchurch
Fire crews were called to the scene on Roydvale Ave in Burnside at about 1pm.
'In true Lassie fashion': Dog helps rescue owner who fell 20 metres
New York Times: The black Border collie helped lead search and rescue crews to his owner.
Man survives being 'chewed up and spat out' in horrific shark attack
The great white shark attack had the man one millimetre from death.
Highly contagious disease could shut Australia's borders
NSW Deputy Premier says the disease is 'right now on our doorstep'.
'Wee sunk-in faces': 22 starving puppies dumped
Cold and starving pups, believed to be two litters, abandoned near Christchurch.
'Scam': Woman's 'insane' list of rules for dog sitter slammed
She put up an ad hoping someone would look after her dog. Readers saw major red flags.
'Let this be a warning': Toni Street shares hilarious 'doggy haircut' fail
Radio host reveals what happened when her husband attempted DIY dog grooming at home.
Dogs can get cancer just by sniffing each other
A rare disease called 'Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour' can jump between dogs.
Orca hunting great white sharks in epic sea predator battle
Change to the balance of power at the top of the food chain could affect whole ecosystem.
Beyonce releases jaw-dropping album cover
Beyonce has sent fans into a spin after dropping the album cover for Renaissance.
Big cats in the urban jungle: How humans are living among leopards in the city
They lurk in the shadows, most often seen at night walking silently on four paws.
Missing moggie returns: 'Oh my god, Pipi! We haven't seen you for eight years!'
Pipi, now 12, will live out his sunset years "as a king".
'He was screaming for help': Man's leg almost severed in shark attack
"He had severe lacerations on his arms and legs."
Posh doggy day-care's new court date - and plans for change
Pets & Pats owner tells of plans to change as a new court date is revealed.
The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.
'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.
Michael Morris: A revitalised Auckland for all inhabitants, great and small
OPINION: "Justice for animals, justice for the environment, and justice for humans."
Russian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lake
Exquisite photos get up close with the adorable creatures.
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.
Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm
Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".
Meet Scooter, the sausage dog on a roll
Sausage dog Scooter has become a neighbourhood curiosity
Horror find under bride's wedding dress
An Australian bride was left horrified after her first dance went terribly wrong.
Livia Esterhazy: Cameras on fishing vessels better for everyone
OPINION: Cameras are the vital step towards a fully transparent seafood supply chain.
Tourists caged in South African animal park while lions prowl around
Visitors came within centimetres of the massive animals.
Lion sanctuary gets tourists up close to big cats
Lion sanctuary puts tourists in cage so they can get up close with big cats. Video / Dustin Campbell / Compass Media / T&T / AP
Monkeypox: Why we should be worried about global spread
"This cat is already out of the bag ... but what sort of cat is it – a tabby or a tiger?"
Dog park closed after suspicious death of pet
Beloved labrador Chief is thought to have ingested poison at the park.
No longer a 'typical dog': New study reveals breed to avoid
Experts warn that potential buyers should "stop and think" before they buy this breed.
Kākāpō stars in game to save 'weird' endangered species
New Zealand's bird has been given star treatment.