Lonely male bottlenose believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in Japan.

Burma the elephant receives an early birthday enrichment treat in the form of a very large ‘birthday cake’ - of the size, style, ingredients and taste befitting an elephant.

The Department of Conservation is using the latest technology to fight predators.

She sent an innocent photo to her mum. Minutes later she was dead.

The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.

A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera

Keep their tails wagging happily with these five tips backed by science.

Herald readers share their views.

The Mark Walker-trained filly has continued her stunning run of form.

Vada’s Angel often works with pounds in Western Bay, Rotorua and Tauranga , rescuing dogs whose time is about to run out. Video / Tom Eley

The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.

The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.

Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.

The incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.

'It was pleasing, just the way he did it today.'

Some fans were shocked. Others thought it was very much in character.

68-year-old John McArthur vividly recalls the first time he saw a butterfly.

The young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.

A wildlife experience like no other – in a very unexpected destination.

The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley

Auckland Zoo announces that rhino Jamila is fourteen months pregnant with her third baby. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Wondering what to do? There's theatre, an animal expo and a rugby party all happening.

He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.

Reporter Sasha is at Te Kete Aronui where New Zealand’s newest Top Dog with a Job is hard at work, helping Rototuna kids love reading as much as she does!

DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.

There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.

The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.

'Let’s be clear - there is one bird that is better than all the others.'

Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.

Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.