Animals

Wallace and panellists Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood talk to the Horizon's Regional Council about the discovery of a dead wallaby. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Kea are renowned for their intelligence and playfulness – but how do they express joy? Studying animal emotions can be tricky – you can't just ask them how they're feeling – but Professor Ximena… Audio

t's been named 'Nihohae matakoi', and its most distinct feature was a set of sharp horizontally positioned teeth at the tip of its mouth.  Audio

Last month racing minister Kieran McAnulty released a report into greyhound racing, saying the status quo is "no longer viable" and the industry must either shut down or face strict conditions. Audio

After losing their homes, some people displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle are now living apart from their pets. No-pet clauses are common in rental agreements, meaning some are finding it hard to get a… Audio

It's that time of year again, where we all hunker down for the winter, but it's not just us who are feeling the chill! Despite their fur coats, our pets need some extra TLC over the colder months… Audio

The grey-backed storm petrel, one of New Zealand's smallest seabirds, are found around the Southern Ocean in sub-antantarctic waters.

While they tend to stay close to colonies after breeding, there… Audio

Animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd is back again. This time to talk cats.  Audio

Zoo Miami's treatment of Paora the kiwi sparked outrage across the country, but how does Aotearoa treat other countries' national treasures? Audio

We're used to see a dog being taken for a walk...maybe a cat? But a llama?! Well, if you see a llama walking down the main street of Tawa in Wellington, chances are its owned by local, Stephen… Audio

Wallabies are hopping closer to one of our most precious national parks. Have we got the tools to stop them in their tracks? Audio

How we see the world is not just what we see, or hear, or smell. Dr Ashley Ward is Professor of Animal Behaviour at the University of Sydney. He has studied creatures great and small on travels that… Audio

From being assumed extinct, to a healthy population of over 500 birds, the resurrection of the takahe is an incredible story. Audio

Scientists in Europe are puzzled over a spate of attacks where Orca have been ramming boats - sinking some of them. Experts are questioning whether the pods are deliberately going after the vessels… Audio

Ill treatment of a kiwi at Miami Zoo sparked outrage this week, now the Department of Conservation is investigating practices at a private sanctuary on New Zealand soil.

The Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's… Audio