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Police dog bite victim loses case

Woman ignores snake bite to bake cake

An Australian woman decided cake was the order of the day after mistaking a serious snake bite for a simple scratch.

Mystery solved: Why the dinosaurs died

Some say they died out from general stupidity, others argue that they drowned in their own dung - but scientists have confirmed a giant asteroid caused the demise of dinosaurs.

Cow plan faces court

Scientists plan human genes for cows, goats

The seas are dying and NZ not helping: expert

British documentary maker Charles Clover says that NZ risks losing its world-leader status on managing fisheries.

Puppy rescued from teapot

Sacrificed fur fashion

The fight against killing animals for the sake of fashion continues but designers are increasingly going back to the old favourite - albeit claiming the skins are ethically produced.

$17m for animal groups in will

Remand for man who swung rabbit

Remand for man who swung rabbit

Exotic wildlife trade leaves forests silent