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<p>Introduced to New Zealand by European settlers in the 19th century to remind themselves of home, hedgehogs found themselves in a paradise free of natural predators and bursting with ground-nesting birds, wētā (insects), lizards and invertebrates. They adapted well... too well</p>

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A pest or a prince — is it all down to postcodes?

The conservation–invasion paradox is when a species is endangered where it evolved but causes havoc where humans introduced it. So why can't we just bring unwanted animals to where they're wanted?

The koala was rescued after causing a five-car pileup (Nadia Tugwell/AP)

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Koala rescued after causing five-car pileup in Australia

Baby koala found in woman's bag during search

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Baby koala found in woman's bag during search

A butterfly crashed this koala's photoshoot and it's so cute

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A butterfly crashed this koala's photoshoot and it's so cute

Australian woman comes home to find the most unusual scene you could ever imagine

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Australian woman comes home to find the most unusual scene you could ever imagine

Rescued koala with rare condition is found to have two different coloured eyes

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Rescued koala with rare condition is found to have two different coloured eyes

VIDEO: Woman has the bejesus scared out of her after being chased by a koala

VIDEO: Woman has the bejesus scared out of her after being chased by a koala

We know, we thought they were friendly too!

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015