Rottweiler plays dad to homeless kittens
A 50kg rottweiler has taken on the role of father and protector of three abandoned kittens.
A 50kg rottweiler has taken on the role of father and protector of three abandoned kittens.
Vocal and destructive are just two of the words that team leader of Birds, Emma uses to describe our red-tailed black cockatoos! In today’s episode of Zoo Tales, find out all about these stunning new additions to our Australian aviary.
An draft plan outlining a major redevelopment of Hamilton Zoo has finally been revealed after a two-and-a-half year delay - but the $80,00 document may be dumped in favour of a native wild life park with no exotic animals if the new mayor gets his way.
The Ark Pet Oasis that opened at New York's JFK airport this week features pick-ups, food and drink, micro-chipping and more.
How many things look good enough to eat but are actually toxic to our pets? Recently in New Zealand, in separate incidents, three
Tens of thousands of angry animal lovers have signed a petition demanding a Sydney market stop selling pets.
Up to 120 whales have beached themselves again in Golden Bay, about 3km from the original stranding, as call for volunteers goes out.
Rescuers who tried to refloat beached whales to return at first light.
A whale rescue expert is critical Department of Conservation crews didn't act sooner in last night's devastating whale stranding.
Dolphins are being strapped into tiny crates so that they can be transported perform in circuses where they are made to jump through hoops of fire.
A cat ran amok on motorway causing a large tail during Auckland's peak-hour commute.
We already know that dogs are happier listening to soft rock and reggae. But there are countless songs throughout history that, in
A kitten found abandoned in Hamilton bush was born with no eyes, its new owners have discovered.
Strangers opened their wallets to help a small terrier mauled by four dogs.
Benjamin had been calling Devonport Library home for more than a decade.
The owners of Sammy, also known as Sergio, say they stopped counting when the vet bill reached $6000.
Video from a police officer's vehicle shows that a large steer got loose in Weatherford, Texas and led police on a chase that ended only when two cowboys on horseback joined the pursuit. Police say no one was injured, and the pursuit lasted almost two hours. One of the cowboys finally roped the steer to end its dash to freedom.
Visitors to Auckland's waterfront were greeted to the sight of a family of killer whales frolicking in the harbour on Friday evening.
A man obsessed with body art has turned his craft to his hairless cat, covering it in gangster-inspired tattoos.
Although we love swimming mostly in summer, capybara love the water no matter the season. Primate team leader Amy Robbins tells us why water is so important to the world’s largest rodent.
Three years ago Taryn Gibbs spotted a stray dog beside the Southwestern Motorway. That was the beginning of the mission to rescue "motorway girl".
Dunedin's newest celebrity albatross chick could be reunited with its parents as soon as tomorrow.
Five birds protected under the Wildlife Act have been found shot dead near Little Barrier Island.
The only hiccup so far: Upon being handed a tablet, 11-year-old Samboja immediately destroyed it.
The cute new addition arrived in the early hours of January 28.
Heartbreaking footage shows a mother dolphin trying desperately to save her calf from Japanese hunters who planned to sell the animals to aquariums.
A photo showing a flock of blindfolded falcons - believed to be owned by a Saudi prince - in the cabin of a passenger jet has gone viral today.
A new report warns a parasite commonly found in cat faeces alters the chemistry of the human brain, making it fertile ground for Alzheimer's to take hold.
A young man has been killed by a tiger in front of his horrified wife and child after entering the big cats' zoo enclosure.
It can be tempting to impulse-buy pets, especially when the cuteness factor is off the charts.