Timmy the humpback whale is presumed to have died after being released into a shipping lane
Timmy, a humpback whale who caught the world’s attention after becoming stranded in German waters, is “highly likely”…
Moose were hunted to extinction in Germany. Now they’re returning thanks to Polish conservationists
By Johanna Urbancik & Ruth Wright Published on 05/05/2026 – 16:13 GMT+2 More and more moose are being spotted in eastern…
Kitten found stuck in patio umbrella makes a ‘bumpy’ recovery
An Auckland kitten has overcome a “bumpy” road to recovery after being found with his head stuck in…
VIDEO: Yellow-bellied sea snake found washed up on New Zealand beach
A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up on a beach in New Zealand on Sunday.…
‘This animal has given us a sense of identity’: Iconic kiwi birds return to New Zealand’s capital
The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago.…
Human remains found inside crocodile pulled from South African river
South African police found human remains inside a crocodile that was pulled from a river last week. In…
What to know about hantavirus, illness suspected in cruise ship outbreak
A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people…
Scientists discover scorpions’ sting and pincers fortified with metal | Northwest & National News
Peninsular Burrowing Scorpion (Opistophthalmus latro). (Paul Bester via SWNS) By Talker By Stephen Beech Scorpions’ fearsome sting and…
Study reveals scorpions’ sting and pincers fortified with metal | Northwest & National News
Peninsular Burrowing Scorpion (Opistophthalmus latro). (Paul Bester via SWNS) By Talker By Stephen Beech Scorpions’ fearsome sting and…
Highly-venomous sea snake washes ashore alive in Bay of Plenty
A highly-venomous sea snake has washed ashore alive in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The yellow-bellied sea snake…
Doctor issues ‘protein mistake’ warning that can cause tummy problems
Gut health scientist Dr Megan Rossi said people need to be aware as we are eating more protein…
The Strange Saga of Timmy, the Stranded Humpback Whale
From the shore, under a gray sky, the whale looked like a sliver of rock protruding from the…