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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia., , Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland this week. Picture: DAFF

Disturbing find in ‘toy’ package

A horrific discovery inside a package from the Philippines has landed an Australian man behind bars, after a foul smell caught the attention of border officers.

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Truly disturbing clip emerges from China

Footage of a kangaroo being surrounded by selfie-desperate visitors inside a Chinese zoo has gone viral online for one truly disturbing reason.

A cockatoo has taken the blame for a failed rocket launch after it was caught chewing wires. Picture: Gilmour Space Technologies

Bizarre reason for rocket launch delay

An unlikely suspect has emerged during the investigation into the technical issue that caused the first Australian-made rocket launch to be delayed.

Parents feared the worst when an off-leash dog lunged at their six-year-old daughter during a Sunday outing in the Adelaide Hills. Source: 7News

Off-leash dog mauls 6yo at park

Parents feared the worst when an off-leash dog lunged at their six-year-old daughter during a Sunday outing in the Adelaide Hills.

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Robert Irwin shows how much he's like dad Steve

Robert Irwin shows how much he’s like dad Steve

Snake bite to the face? Not a problem for this wildlife warrior, who’s becoming more and more like his father Steve Irwin every day.

Police dog gets guard of honour on retirement

Police dog gets guard of honour on retirement

After seven years of service, Police Dog Griffin has officially retired

Wombat is living its best life

Wombat is living its best life

You’d look the same as little Calli if you’d been up all night foraging for food and digging, as wombats do.

Alligator chases a golf cart

Alligator chases a golf cart

A golf cart driver’s peaceful cruise through Ave Maria, Florida, turned terrifying when he was chased by an alligator.

Terrifying moment man finds huge Iguana in his toilet

Terrifying moment man finds huge Iguana in his toilet

A Florida man has been left shocked after discovering a huge Iguana enjoying a spa day in his toilet.

Subway rat adorably steals donut

Subway rat adorably steals donut

A commuter captured the moment a subway rat stole a donut to share it with his friend.

Aussie bloke gets bitten on the tongue by turtle in Bali

Aussie bloke gets bitten on the tongue by turtle in Bali

A not so smart Aussie lad has tried to french kiss a snapping turtle to not so surprising results.

Tiny monkeys chase and annoy a gorilla

Tiny monkeys chase and annoy a gorilla

Seven-year-old Ajabu decided to try and break the ice with his new lodgers, but this unfortunately backfired and the troop of monkeys began chasing…

Heroic bystanders rescue dog under a train

Heroic bystanders rescue dog under a train

In a heart-stopping moment, a dog found itself trapped underneath a train, only to be rescued by the quick thinking and heroism of bystanders…

Deadly escape artist snake breaks away from snake catcher

An Australian snake catcher struggled to capture a “ridiculously” feisty eastern brown snake at a home in Moreton Bay, Queensland.

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