Watch: Britain’s first elephant shrew pups, ‘the Snootlets,’ born at zoo
March 16 (UPI) — The Hertfordshire Zoo in England announced the births of two elephant shrew pups —…
Dolphin’s death spurs calls for greater protection
Conservation groups are calling for action to reduce dolphin deaths off Canterbury’s coastline. By David Hill of Local…
A New Study Details How Cats Almost Always Land on Their Feet
It’s well established that when cats fall, they’re able to land perfectly most of the time, nimbly maneuvering…
Wellington onlookers stunned by swarm of dolphins
An estimated 200 dolphins were spotted off Wellington’s south coast this morning, with a witness describing the sighting…
Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa
Scientists are warning that proposed shark nets near a €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa could…
More than 120 families saved from domestic violence by Pet Refuge last year as harm levels spike
Alice spent 100 days living in her car with her teenage son and dog after leaving her violent…
Hedgehogs Could Avoid Extinction by Silent Ultrasound Installed on Cars to Prevent Roadkill
A European hedgehog – credit, Fabian Fromwald The European hedgehog can hear sounds at higher frequencies than is…
Pixar’s new movie suggests a way the studio could end its doldrums.
Pixar’s movies usually provoke boisterous laughter and wistful tears, maybe the occasional muffled sob. But Hoppers is the…
Why the country’s only canine blood bank may be shuttered
There are fears “New Zealand animals are going to die” if the country’s only canine blood bank is…
Is It Possible For Humans To Bond With Wolfpacks?
Via iStockphoto / @oliverthewolfguy TikTok A wolf and wildlife conservationist has folks on social media concerned about his…
Researchers ‘ping’ great white shark near Vancouver Island
Published on Mar. 12, 2026, 10:28 AM Updated on Mar. 12, 2026, 10:30 AM Researchers say that while…
Little blue penguin plucked to safety from Auckland Harbour Bridge
An injured kororā / little penguin has a new lease on life after being rescued from the Auckland…