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Disappearing wild goats trouble scientists

Conservationists are mystified by a sharp decline in numbers of the alpine animal called the ibex.

Vets strike over elephant conservation plan

Sri Lanka's government wildlife vets have gone on strike over an elephant conservation plan.

Hunt for cruel 'sadist' who killed rare sheep

Jin the famous escapee otter dies

Wild boar bowls man on street

A man knocked to the ground by a pig in a Northland street says the public should be warned a wild boar could be on the loose.

Sheep rustlers to pay compensation

Sheep rustlers jailed

Two men accused of packing 14 stolen sheep into a car have been jailed for 10 months.

Getting the chickens before the eggs

In Auckland backyards, chooks have become the ultimate in free-range, recessionary accessories. James Russell takes a peek over the fence.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Is central Auckland any place for a herd of elephants?

Should a popular, well-used park give up part of its territory to a herd of imported elephants?

Back in the doghouse

Nine kiwi killed at sanctuary in month

Govt working on pandas to NZ plan

Greedy birds go for sugar - and get a waistline

Victim's neighbour loses pedigree pets

It's the $6400 question - would anyone commit murder to steal a litter of chocolate Labrador puppies?

$4500 to make this dog's life easier

Italy: Minister wants ban on horse races

Giant squid washes up on beach

A giant squid which washed up on a Wellington beach this morning will be left to the elements.

Deadly dance, or load of bull?