Echo is in training as an avalanche rescue dog. Photo: RNZ/Sally Round Emotionally supportive alligators, adventurous felines and a sheep who listens to commands. Here’s a round-up of some of the cutest animal stories we told in 2022. Rio, or is that Phoenix? Rio – a black and white cat from Whanganui – got a […]
Auckland Zoo’s century filled with odd tales, exotic animals and conservation
By Ryan Anderson of Siamang at Auckland Zoo in 2020. Photo: Auckland Zoo From chimpanzee tea parties to a giant panda visit, Auckland Zoo has enjoyed a colourful century since it was founded in 1922. Ryan Anderson reports. As 1922 drew to a close, a jungle came to life in the middle of Auckland. The […]