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Rare twin Mountain Gorillas born in Africa
Conservationists at Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the rare birth of twin mountain gorillas, discovered over the weekend...
Dogs blamed for disturbing nesting grounds of rare native seabird
Conservation authorities are urging dog owners to keep pets under strict control after repeated incidents of dogs roaming through protected beach nesting areas used...
Biosecurity warning as freshwater pests spread through recreational gear
The Department of Conservation (DoC) is urging people to take extra care this summer after warning that freshwater pests are easily spread through wet...
Stillbirth tragedy for elephant sent from NZ to breed in Australia
An elephant transferred from Auckland Zoo to Australia as part of a breeding programme has suffered a devastating loss, after giving birth to a...
Wild goat hunting competition removes more than 10,000 animals nationwide
More than 10,000 wild goats have been removed from New Zealand’s landscapes during this year’s National Wild Goat Hunting Competition, with the Government hailing...
Humpback Whale dies after entanglement in cray pot rope off Northland
A humpback whale has died after becoming entangled in a crayfish pot buoy rope off the Northland coast, marking the first recorded fatality of...
Hamilton Zoo confirms death of 23-year-old giraffe Masamba
Hamilton Zoo has confirmed that Masamba, a 23-year-old giraffe, was euthanised after a period of declining health. The zoo said the decision was made on...
