Footage of a flock of turkeys walking in perfect circles around a dead cat has sent the internet into a spin.

Closure for father almost three years after his 4-year-old son was viciously mauled by the family dog.

Tourists often find themselves in precarious situations with wild animals. Here are some of the best moments caught on camera.

Named after their whistling call, whio are beautiful and charismatic ducks! In today's Zoo Tales find out how Auckland Zoo is working with DOC and Genesis Energy to ensure whio are in our future forever.

Nothing to see here folks, just a colossal python devouring an entire possum in a tree.

After half of the famed feral pig colony in the Bahamas dropped dead, rowdy tourists were blamed.

COMMENT: Rachel Smalley discusses whether we need to strike a balance between marine and human life and the environment.

A 94-year-old Kerikeri man is recovering in hospital after trying to defend his pet from an attack by two unrestrained pitbull terriers.

A crowd funding page has been set up to raise a reward, after a brutal horse death in Burwood.

COMMENT: While those who oppose 1080 will say it's indiscriminate, what's the alternative, asks Rachel Smalley.

Days after an animal skin discovery on an Auckland beach, a carcass adds to the intrigue.

Forget the musical Cats, here's a genuine cat show where the feline stars are centre stage if they want

A Wellington woman who left millions of dollars to the SPCA in her will was honoured today when a new $4million animal centre was renamed after her.

A 10-year-old boy has required what's believed to be the largest dose of antivenom administered in Australia to survive being bitten by a funnel-web.

It is still unclear how a piece of freshly-skinned dog flesh ended on Takapuna Beach.

Police and Auckland Council have been told about the discovery of the freshly skinned dog flesh.

Breeding colony of 2000 seals north of Kaikoura at risk as part of SH1 rebuild.

Tisa the giraffe died after complications followed a health check.

Among the litany of feline stars, on the slate-grey platforms of Huddersfield train station, a new panjandrum emerged: Felix.

NOT HAPPY: Maureen Goodall (left), her son Doug Goodall, and friend Dennis Hopkins are concerned about the amount of dogs roaming

Police have begun a high-steaks competition, asking social media users to caption a photo of cows munching on a slightly different type of grass.

Cats aren't like any other pet: they're intellectual, fussy and demanding animals whose love can make owners feel like a million bucks

When a horse walked into the Outram Hotel bar yesterday, the barman didn't ask, "Why the long face?"

Living the dog's life just got a whole lot cooler with a doggie playground complete with a swing bridge, see-saws and tunnels taking shape at the SPCA.

A Mexico-based Kiwi and his wife are on a mission to find the $25,000 needed to bring their new family member back to New Zealand.

Maggie’s parents need $25,000 to bring their dog home to New Zealand from Mexico.

Three Queenslanders are being hailed as lifesavers after plucking their mate from the water after he was bitten by a shark.

A 50kg rottweiler has taken on the role of father and protector of three abandoned kittens.

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.

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.