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Baby Jameela, a wWestern lowland gorilla, was delivered by a team of medical experts on 5 January at Fort Worth Zoo

Chronic wasting disease, which affects deer and other cervids, confirmed in Canada but experts divided over risk to humans

Officials say disease, which killed millions in medieval Europe, was identified and treated early, ‘posing little risk to the community’

Passenger returning from the DRC said luggage contained dried fish, but inspection revealed four dead monkeys

The species can climb waterfalls and reaches back to Gondwanaland – but there are fears polluted runoff has proven fatal

Japanese media report that pod of orcas became trapped in ice close to Rausu on Shiretoko peninsula

No evidence backs up Jason Shoaf’s claims bears on crack are breaking into homes and opponents say bill will allow people to kill bears without threat

Mammal ‘made contact with equipment’, disrupting a subway line and shutting off water in latest escapade of city’s ‘trash pandas’

Researchers have conducted an annual survey of the animals’ population every year since 1958, except in 2021 due to Covid-19

The bird, usually found on subantarctic islands, believed to be undergoing annual moulting on land at Coorong beach

We asked experts to describe good dog manners and how our pups should behave at home, on a walk and out on the town

Environmentalists say Vulcan South mine would be an ‘absolute disaster’ for animals including koalas, greater gliders and glossy black cockatoos

California scientist and film-maker spot apparent pup – never before seen in the wild – in drone pictures

Scientist investigating strange noise in Tampa neighborhood says penetrating sound of black drum fish calls may be to blame

Michael Porter says he saw the victim trying to pull herself to safety out of Elizabeth Bay harbour pool

With wingspans over a metre and an insatiable love for fruit and nectar, grey-headed flying foxes have settled in massive numbers across South Australia

Coast Salish peoples bred a dog with thick fur to spin into yarn, which was lost to colonisers. Now, the possibility of its genetic remains persisting presents new hope for its return

Emperor penguins are the largest but least prevalent Antarctic penguin species, with scientists estimating a total population of about 600,000

Florida officials hail rare native wildlife success story and people have more chance of being killed by a golf ball than a coyote

Australian Conservation Foundation says 144 animals, plants and ecological communities included in the list last year, double the previous record

Kobe the husky becomes internet hero for video of him digging hole in concrete – leading his owner to detect presence of gas

Pet census reveals the most popular types of animal companions – and the names we like to call them

US Fish and Wildlife Service memos reveal officials found scores of dead animals along a mile-long stretch last of the wall last August

Footage of a tiger shark caught in drum lines being euthanised renews debate about shark control measures used since the 1960s

They know how to get fed by people – like babies, you can’t ignore their squawks

The New York borough’s birds have been known to ruffle feathers, but some residents say they’re simply part of life

Research has found that several factors have hampered bees’ ability to create honey over the past decade

Animals have been popping up on golf courses and surfing contests in Dunedin as they reestablish a foothold on the South Island

From prophetic pooches to clingy cats readers share tales of how pets have influenced their love lives, for better or worse.

Invasive species are estimated to cost the US $120bn in damages annually – here are five that concern experts

Expert says if you see a snake you should leave it alone and call for a professional catcher

Clayton and Carrie Law withdrew $4,000 in cash and placed it on their counter when seven-year-old Cecil decided to eat it

Inmates at Tarrengower prison in Victoria and retired racing dogs help each other prepare for life outside

Finding the elusive species in far north Queensland is a unique challenge for birders. But the search demands extraordinary enthusiasm

Body recovered from ocean off Dhilba Guuranda-Innes national park on the Yorke Peninsula

Highly transparent glass can lead to devastating collisions. But innovations in design are creating safer skylines – without sacrificing beauty