Inspired by a love of Dr Dolittle and Tarzan to go to Tanzania and study chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has now clocked up 50 years of groundbreaking research into their behaviour. Robin McKie charts her extraordinary story.

The owner of the only pup to survive a massacre of more than 30 dogs believes it has been the victim of a poisoning attempt.

Police have eliminated a woman seen giving away puppies from their murder inquiry and want to hear from two motorists.

Zoe Walker finds herself at a photo shoot with a difference.

It was the impalas I felt sorriest for. Poor little buggers.

A pet store assistant lost her lip in a dog attack at a "bring in your Rottweilers" promotion in West Auckland yesterday.

Police investigating the slaying of farmer Scott Guy are following up reports of a woman trying to give away chocolate coloured Labrador puppies in a Palmerston North car park.

Christmas Island's astonishing wildlife makes it a nature lover's dream, says Kathy Marks.

A dozen people have contacted police about a possible link between the murder of farmer Scott Guy and the theft of three puppies.

This bustling city boasts plenty of options for families, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.

Catherine Masters is entertained by the residents of South Africa's Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.

A teenager has been sent to prison for three months after smuggling two small snakes into the country in his pants.