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Black moons are incredibly difficult to see. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

‘Black moon’ to drift over Aussie skies

A phenomenon which only occurs once every two-and-a-half years will be observable in Australian skies towards the end of August.

A Danish zoo has asked people with small pets nearing life’s end to donate the animals as food for its predators.

Zoo asks people to donate pets to feed lions

A Danish zoo sparked fierce backlash after asking people with pets nearing life’s end to donate the animals as food for its predators.

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Superman’s heroic canine companion has sparked a significant surge in online interest around adopting rescue dogs, but the trend isn’t necessarily a good thing.

‘Superpup’ inspires rescue dog boom

The Man of Steel’s heroic canine has sparked huge online interest around adopting rescue dogs, but the trend isn’t necessarily a good thing.

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Beloved croc ‘Big John’ found decapitated. Picture: Instagram

Beloved croc ‘Big John’ found decapitated

A five-metre saltwater crocodile, revered as a local “icon”, has been found in a disturbing state.

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Safari visitors left speechless after lioness climbs into their truck

Safari visitors left speechless after lioness climbs into their truck

We’re not sure if we’d be excited or terrified in this situation.

Mandy O'Callaghan. This photo was taken at Stumers creek dog beach in Coolum.

Beach dog ban proposal sparks outrage

A council’s controversial proposal to ban off-leash dogs from a popular beach has sparked outrage from local residents.

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A flight-illuminated path and the Milky Way are appearing in the night sky during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which is peaking in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, on May 5, 2024. The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower is an annual event caused by Earth passing through debris left behind by Halley's Comet. Named after the constellation Aquarius, these meteors are streaking across the sky at high speeds, creating a dazzling display of shooting stars. Best observed in the predawn hours away from city lights, it is a mesmerizing celestial event cherished by skywatchers worldwide. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

How Aussies can catch one of the best meteor showers

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower is set to light up Aussie skies in a stunning display. Here’s when and where to catch the celestial show.

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‘Biblical’ swarm of grasshoppers descends on Queensland road

‘Biblical’ swarm of grasshoppers descends on Queensland road

Officials say the grasshopper population could increase to plague proportions if rain and healthy vegetation continue.

Historic' achievement reached as group of koalas remain chlamydia-free

Historic’ achievement reached as group of koalas remain chlamydia-free

Conservationists were celebrating a “mission accomplished” after managing to secure what they said was one of Australia’s “only chlamydia-free…

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used a hammer and chisel to carefully extract an adventurous 12-week-old puppy, stuck in a wall below a house today at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west., “Lulu”, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, got her head stuck in a concrete block at the home in Chelsea Street, just after midday. picture: NSW Fire and Rescue

Hero firefighters free trapped puppy Lulu

Hero firefighters have saved an adventurous 12-week old puppy after she became stuck beneath a Sydney home.

A white wallaby caught in Kent, UK. Picture: RSPCA

UK stunned, ultra-rare Aussie animal appears

Animal welfare officers are investigating how the rare animal came to be on the loose in an unexpected place.

Emu learns to

Emu learns to “drum” when she sees her favourite zookeeper

Frankie the Emu is finding her voice at Healesville Sanctuary, marching to her own rhythm as she takes her first steps towards independence….

West Australian woman Jasmine Warneford filmed herself being dragged underwater by a tiger shark. Picture: Facebook

Horror moment woman dragged underwater

GoPro footage has captured a woman spearfishing off a remote West Australian beach being dragged underwater by a tiger shark.

Barefoot man wrangles huge alligator off freeway

Barefoot man wrangles huge alligator off freeway

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office called on “local gator-wrangling legend” Mike Dragich, also known as the Blue Collar Brawler, to help…

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