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Cameras expose wild secrets
Some of the most basic questions in wildlife research were, for a long time, surprisingly hard to answer.

Turtle falls from overhead compartment
Passengers on a flight from Melbourne to Hobart got a big surprise when a turtle dropped out of an overhead compartment.

Schoolgirls take chooks under wing
Three lucky hens have eggs-ited the cage and flown to freedom and a free-ranged life, thanks to a group of caring students.

Kangaroo attacks zookeeper
Startling footage has emerged of the moment a keeper was caught up in a boxing match with an adult kangaroo.

Watch: Rare 'werewolf cat' found in Cape Town
One of the world's rarest cats -- a Lykoi or 'werewolf cat' -- has been found in public gardens in the centre of Cape Town. The partially hairless animal, name Eyona, is one of only 35 such animals recorded with the natural mutation around the world since 2011, according to animal rescue group Tears.

'If you don't take it, I'll kill it'
SPCA staff are being abused and emotionally blackmailed when turning away those trying to offload unwanted pets.

Love in the time of climate change
Most Alaskans and Canadians have a bear story - tales of fearsome grizzlies, even polar bears. But a mix of the two?

Fell in love, got married surrounded by 1000 cats
Deciding on who to invite to your wedding can be an arduous task. But for one couple, the guest list was simple: One thousand cats.

Watch: Drone catches shark feeding frenzy
Incredible drone footage has emerged of over 70 huge tiger sharks tearing apart a dead humpback whale in the crystal clear waters of Shark Bay, on the Western Australia coastline. Source: Facebook / Eco Abrolhos

Drive for conservation fund boost
A major environmental group wants to see more money for conservation funding amid Thursday's Budget announcements.

Game of Thrones inspires puppy love
Paula Bosher, of the Alaskan Malamute Club, said they often get inquiries from people wanting a dog because they'd seen them on a TV show or movie.

Police mourn death of another dog
Police have lost another dog, with the death of Yoda, the 'wonder' dog.

Hamilton Zoo's 'chatty little' baby chimp named
Hamilton Zoo's newest baby chimpanzee has been given a name befitting of a "chatty little animal".

Wendyl Nissen: Natural bikkies a cat above
COMMENT: If you're going to use cat biscuits, then these are a good choice because of the minimal additives.

Watch: Plucky students keep three lucky hens
Three lucky hens have eggs-ited the cage and flown to freedom to live a free-ranged life thanks to a group of plucky students.

'I quit my job to travel with my cat'
When Richard East grew weary of his corporate lifestyle, he decided to trade it all in for a life on the road with a somewhat unusual travelling companion - a little black rescue cat.

The serious condition behind cat's permanent surprise
Meet Kevin, a four-year-old Russian Blue cat whose distinctive features make him look permanently surprised.

Teen takes cat as his date to school ball
When he couldn't find a date for the school ball, an American teen found a creative solution.

What not to do in a national park
In a new Reddit thread, rangers reveal "the stupidest things they've ever seen a tourist do in a national park".

Cute kittens looking for forever homes
The Auckland SPCA has been inundated with kittens because of unseasonably warmer weather extending cats' typical breeding season.

Orphaned orangutans blamed on palm oil
It's a long way from the Bombay Hills and pet food to the jungles of Borneo and an endangered species - but animal lover and former vet nurse Samantha Boston is excited about her latest challenge.

Giraffes: They're weird!
How did the giraffe get its improbable neck? Genetic analysis finds some clues

Tourists kidnap baby bison, then it dies
Despite your best intentions, it's probably not a good idea to put a wild animal in the back of your car - even if you're concerned it might be cold.

Top 5 tips if your pet goes missing
Losing a pet can be incredibly stressful but it's important to stay calm and approach the situation methodically.

Pet crook? Take the day off
Paw-ternity leave is available to employees at the country's largest bank, ANZ.

White rhino gets face reconstruction
Hope the white rhino has had six major surgeries since her horns were cut off.

Wendyl Nissen: Added sugar is barking mad
Hunt for good-quality dog food helped me find this Australian range, new to the market here.

Bay of Islands: Fancy a holiday, pet?
Jane Jeffries discovers the places that say 'yes' to dogs.

New findings to help NZ's pest-control efforts
Possums love leaves packed with protein, an insight that could aid New Zealand's pest-control efforts.