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Butterfly numbers at record low

Mexico’s migrating monarch butterflies are fast declining in size, with a dramatic 59 per cent drop in this year’s winter populations.

White otter cubs charm aquarium visitors

An unusual four-month old white river otter cub is the latest attraction at the Sunshine City Aquairum in downtown Tokyo.

Fruit Gorilla: the caring lip balm

An organic lip balm that is working hard to help save the Gorilla from extinction has just arrived on Australian and New Zealand shores.

Beware of the Emu Bandit!

A fully-grown emu has been stolen by thieves at an Australian Wildlife Park, leaving nothing but a pile of feathers behind.

Rare baby cheetah cubs prepare for Japanese debut

Five cuddly, newborn cheetah cubs get ready for their public debut at a zoo in Tokyo.

Ban on Kiwi kitties causes uproar in New Zealand

Cat-lovers in New Zealand are up in arms over one man’s campaign to keep furry felines out of sight – and eventually out of mind – by eradicating them from the country for good.

One way to tackle a shark

A man drags a shark back into the sea after it was found swimming in shallow waters near beachgoers in Australia.

Zambia bans hunting of big cats

The South African nation has placed a ban on all game hunting of lions, leopards and other big cats, in an effort to safeguard future tourism.

Killer whales freed after being trapped under ice

A pod of killer whales, which captured hearts around the world, as they lay trapped beneath a vast stretch of sea ice off the coast of Canada, may have finally escaped.

Giant squid found in ocean depths

For the first time ever, scientists have observed a giant squid in its natural habitat and are learning more about its life in the depths of the ocean.

Walks in nature

Designer Anna Carlile’s love for bush walking lead her to create Walks in Nature, photographic cards that showcase walks across the country which allow you to immerse yourself into some of the most spectacular scenery.

Snow leopards make rare appearance via camera trap

Images of three snow leopards – a mother and her two cubs – have been recorded by a camera trap high in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains, indicating that a healthy population of the cats may be thriving in an area, despite the presence of legal hunters.

Dogs on adoption drive

Three dogs rescued from a New Zealand animal shelter are being taught to drive to encourage more people to adopt abandoned pets

Rescued rare fawn finds new hope

Bambu, an orphaned Pudu deer, the tiniest deer species in the world and in grave danger of extinction, is given a second chance in Chile.

Israeli Zoo shows off gorilla newborns

Snug on its mother’s chest – one of two newborn gorillas at Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari Park.

Giant mussel rescued from around shipwreck

Scientists intervene to protect rare giant mussels found under the wreck of the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia.

Animals at the San Diego Zoo celebrate Halloween

Some jaguars, condors and polar bears celebrate Halloween at California’s San Diego Zoo.

Baby hippo born in Mexico zoo

A zoo in Chilpancingo, Mexico welcomes its latest addition – a baby hippopotamus.

Panda camouflage prepares animals for wild

Wearing panda costumes, zoo keepers at the Wolong Nature Reserve hide their human features to help cubs acclimate to the wild.

Whale freed from shark net in Australia

A juvenile humpback whale is freed after becoming tangled in a shark net off Australia’s Gold Coast.

Children step up to save sea turtles

Mexico’s navy teams up with conservationists and local children to release some 4,000 endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles into the wild

Distinctive cat finds fame

Her Facebook page has more than 50,000 “Likes” and her video has had over one million views on YouTube. Meet Venus, the black and orange tabby cat.

Cheetah litter debuts at UK zoo

Seven cheetah cubs make their first public appearance at Whipsnade Zoo in England.

Tipping the scales at London Zoo

London Zoo begins the mammoth task of weighing and measuring all its animals as part of the annual weigh-in to check on the creatures’ health.

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