Monster croc caught in Australia
THE second biggest croc ever caught in Australia has been captured by Outback Wrangler Matt Wright in the Northern Territory.
Animals
Fish with massive jaws discovered
SCIENTISTS have discovered the remains of an ancient fish that plied the world’s oceans nearly 100 million years.
Shark attacks hit record high
STAY out of the water. Shark attacks have hit a record high around the world — and experts say the number is set to rise.
Is this the most bogan prank ever?
A MASSIVE Steve Irwin fan tossed an alligator through a fast food restaurant’s window. Now he faces serious charges.
Leopard mauls six in 10-hour rampage
A LEOPARD has attacked six people on a vicious rampage through a school, with the terrifying ordeal captured on video.
$1m shark tags only transmit two locations
JUST two of WA’s 19 tagged sharks transmitted data in the past month, raising questions about the success of the $1 million satellite tagging program.
Does shark tagging lead to more attacks?
SHARK attack survivors want tests to see if tags could contribute to attacks on people, after a WA study found acoustic tags affect the animals’ ability to feed.
‘Is it a bear or a bloody yeti?’
SKIERS are on high alert after a witness photographed an ‘abominable snowman’ wandering the mountains of a popular ski slope.
This brave man hugged a massive crab
THIS guy’s crazier than a coconut. Mark Pierrot was game enough to cuddle up to the monstrous coconut crab on a visit to Christmas Island.
Aussie map saves calf’s hide
THIS young bull calf was rescued from slaughter, simply because a station worker discovered its hide had an Aussie touch.
Dog saves man from deadly snake
WHEN he wasn’t paying attention a deadly snake slithered to his feet, then his dog leapt into action.
Shark eaten whole by bigger rival
AMAZING footage shows the moment a giant shark finally snaps and turns an old enemy into lunch in an aquarium in Seoul, South Korea.
Bizarre creatures washed ashore
MOST of us have come across an unusual object during a beach stroll but these horrors that washed up on coastlines have yet to be explained.
Rat population could hit 200m
THE population of large “super rats” is expected to explode and hit the 200 million mark following warm weather.
‘Spy’ vulture seized in Lebanon
A SINISTER-looking vulture with a tracking device has been detained on suspicion of espionage after winging its way from Israel into Lebanon.
Dead whale blows up during autopsy
SCIENTISTS investigating why 16 sperm whales have turned up dead on northern Europe beaches were given a shock when one exploded during an autopsy. Warning: Graphic.
What’s killing the whales of Europe?
FOUR dead sperm whales have washed up on beaches in the UK, a week after similar deaths across the North Sea in Germany and the Netherlands.
This panda really loves snow
WHILE a massive blizzard has sent most of the eastern United States into lockdown, this panda has found a way to make the most of the situation.
How this kitten joined a husky pack
DOGS and cats are normally the worst of enemies. Meet Lilo the husky and Rosie the kitten who share the most unusual and loving of friendships.
Female songbirds sing a deadly tune
DISNEY got girls wrong — again. Female songbirds do actually sing and compose their own songs. But they’re glad you never noticed!
What it’s like to be bitten by a deadly snake
WHAT it’s really like to be bitten by a deadly snake. One mother’s terrifying story. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
This photo will break your heart
AN orphaned baby orangutan is so heartbroken about losing her family that she constantly hugs herself, hoping someone will hold her.
‘Hot and bothered’ tiger attacks at Australia Zoo
AN ANIMAL keeper has been bitten by a tiger at Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. He’s been taken to hospital with scratches and puncture wounds.
Nessy’s hiding place discovered?
KEITH Stewart was “never a believer” in the Loch Ness monster, but now he thinks he’s discovered the famous creature’s secret hiding place.
Inside the world’s saddest zoo
THERE’S nothing for the inmates of the most depressing zoo in the world to celebrate in 2016; just the passing of another year spent in hell.
Hundreds of snakes being hunted in Florida
THERE is an annual event in Florida where over 600 participants have paid $25 to kill as many pythons as possible.
Look what’s in the home, mum!
A MOUNT Barker mother of two had the shock of her life when her 12-year-old son told her there was a severely agitated brown snake slithering along her loungeroom floor.
Shark the size of Jaws causes stir
SHARK sightings are common, but a seven-metre great white spotted offshore has been described as the “biggest ever seen”.
This will put you off your eggs
IF you thought eggs for breakfast was a good choice, this disturbing video might just make you think again.
Dying kangaroo pic not what you think
WE thought the photographs were of a kangaroo desperately trying to hold his dying mate up for their joey. The truth is far more sinister.
Unveiling of largest dinosaur remains
THE legendary David Attenborough will soon unveil the remains of the largest dinosaur to ever walk the planet.
‘Beast’ shark caught at holiday spot
A SPOT popular with summer school holiday-makers has yielded another “beast” of a bull shark less than a month after another predator was caught nearby.
World’s biggest ocean-dwelling crocodile
SCIENTISTS have discovered evidence of the largest crocodile ever known to have existed, some three times heavier than the average species.
The warmer weather’s nasty side
PREPARE to be bitten. The crazy weather across Australia is “perfect” for nasties, and they’re about to be unleashed.
Hunter’s strange kill baffles biologists
SOMETHING unusual was found growing from the side of this mountain lion’s head after it was killed by a hunter. WARNING: Graphic.
Surf’s up for this one-eyed cat
SURF’S up for this one-eyed rescue cat named Kuli, who likes to hop on board with his owners on the beaches of Hawaii.
Why the real King Kong became extinct
AN extinct species of mega-ape, Gigantopithecus, was “five times the weight of an adult man” and the closest nature ever came to a real King Kong.
He really clicks with animals
ALLAN Dixon is a real-life Dr Dolittle, taking selfies with a variety of creatures as he travels the world.
Shark ‘swallows tourist’s arm whole’
A SWIMMER incredibly managed to fight off a shark off the Canary Islands. But then it came back for more.
Crocs eat dogs as floodwaters rise
FLOODWATERS have brought crocodiles into the streets of Daly River, where a number of dogs have already been snapped up.
Lucky koala saved from bushfires
A LUCKY koala has been saved from a fiery death by compassionate firefighters battling a bushfire along the Victorian coast.
Couple get their cloned puppy wish
A BRITISH couple have become the proud parents of a cloned puppy, which was created from the DNA of their former dog that had died.
Couple clones beloved dead dog
RICHARD Remde and Laura Jacques were devastated when their pooch died in June. They’ve spent $275,000 to create two more just like him.
Risk of climate change to crocs
IT IS not just humans that should be concerned about climate change — crocodiles will be having a tough time of it, too.
This Aussie spider is bloody enormous
IF you are an arachnophobe, you should probably look away now. An Aussie has captured an image of an absolutely enormous huntsman.
Fisherman catches monster 250kg shark
DENIS Rivers used to let his kids swim and play in the Hastings River. Not anymore. Not since he landed a shark estimated to weigh more than 250kg.
Pigeons responsible for cannabis bust
PIGEONS keeping warm during the winter months in North West England have lead police to cannabis crop inside a house.
Scientists find invincible superbug
SCIENTISTS have discovered a strain of bacteria that’s resistant to all antibiotics, sparking a mad scramble for answers.
Magic sends ape into laughing fit
ORANGUTANS are considered to be the most intelligent of the primates and possibly the funniest, after this ape was left in stitches over a magic trick.
The story behind this heartbreaking photo
AN UNKNOWN photographer snapped this photo of Charlotte the police horse dying in an officer’s arms. The police force has paid tribute to her.
Jail for stuffing endangered animals
A ROGUE trader who ran an online taxidermy business dealing in endangered species has been jailed after posting pictures online.
Dad kills King Cobra with his bare hands
A MAN has been caught on camera killing a King Cobra with his bare hands to avenge the death of his son. WARNING: Disturbing content.
The common object helping sad sloths
THEY’RE impossibly cute and always ready for a nap. But a rescue centre has found a household object is perfect to get orphaned sloths back into the trees.
China’s freaky new food plan
CHINA plans to open the world’s biggest factory of its kind. Some say it will help feed the country but others have serious concerns.
Moment stolen puppy is reunited with owners
WHEN Henry was dognapped from outside a Sydney cafe, his owners were frantic. Luckily, he’s been found and the reunion video will make you cry.
Killer seagulls wreaking havoc from sky
SCIENTISTS have been scratching their heads over hundreds of baby whales that perished off the coast of Argentina. But now they have found the culprit.
Ratzilla: ‘A metre long with its tail’
SOCIAL media is abuzz with pictures of a “giant rat” after the scarily large rodent was spotted on the campus of a prestigious university.
100 sharks a week caught in one spot
AMATEUR anglers are catching at least 100 deadly bull sharks each week in these waterways, with most being released back into the wild.
Hundreds of dead whales found in Chile
THE COAST of southern Chile has become a grave for 337 sei whales found beached in what scientists say is one of the biggest whale strandings ever.
Dinosaur nesting secrets uncovered
RESEARCHERS have recently made a discovery about dinosaurs that answers a question about modern day evolution.
Inside China’s cloning factory
THE Chinese scientist behind the world’s biggest cloning factory has technology advanced enough to replicate humans — and he has plans for animals too.
Expert says sharks getting a ‘bad rap’
A LEADING marine expert and conservationist says it’s time for surfers to be ‘more accountable’ about where they hit the water after a spate of recent attacks.
Summer stingers out in full force
IT’S not just bites from snakes and spiders we need to be wary of this summer, emergency services warn after a Gold Coast teen was stung by a scorpion fish.
Disturbing horse sex trend on the rise
A SHOCKING new trend in Switzerland has experts warning that horses are increasingly at risk of sex attacks.
Ripped from his mother’s arms
HE WAS ripped from his mother’s arms at just one month old and lost his foot when it was wrapped in twine and no-one noticed. This is Dudley.
‘I’m going to kill you. You’re dead. Die! Die!’
POLICE raced to a Wollstonecraft unit after reports that a man was threatening to kill a woman. But all was not as it seemed.
Army ants use bodies to build bridges
ARMY ants have been caught on camera building living bridges by linking their bodies together — and this is good news for humans.
Cave dare: Would you go inside?
THIS is the frightening moment a man got more than he bargained for after his mates dared him to walk through a sea cave south of Sydney.
‘Like something in a horror film’
RESIDENTS of a tiny American town thought their yards were covered in morning frost. Then they took a closer look.
‘Iconic animal’ dies at US zoo
A NORTHERN white rhinoceros, one of just four left on earth, has sadly passed away at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California.
Russia offers France puppy love
RUSSIA has offered to send a France a puppy in a gesture of solidarity after a police dog was killed during a raid on jihadists linked to the Paris attacks.
Hissy fit: Why cats HATE cucumbers
IT MAY be the funniest thing you see on the internet all week. But this viral video of cats being terrified by a harmless cucumber may make you paws for thought.
‘They had to shoot them all’
IT’S a confronting sight seeing a trained lion, the king of the jungle, perform behind a wire cage. But as this trainer argues, it’s much better than the alternative.
Shark mauls champion surfer
TALENTED young surfer Sam Morgan was rushed to hospital last night after being mauled by a shark while surfing. He’s now in an induced coma.
What it’s like to die from a snakebite
WHEN this snake expert was bitten on duty he didn’t seek medical advice. Instead, he chronicled the last 24 hours of his life in a journal.
Prison so badass its guards are crocs
PLANS are underway to build a prison island infested with crocodiles to ensure death row drug convicts can’t escape.
Ski champion mauled by her own dogs
OLYMPIC skier Lindsey Vonn has shared a gruesome video of her mauled hand after trying to break up a dogfight. WARNING: Graphic.
Whales and humans meet nose-to-nose
THESE stunning images show the unique bond a group of risk taking freedivers formed with a pod of gigantic sperm whales in the Indian Ocean.
How kangaroo farts help our farmers
ADAM Munn has spent months capturing farts from kangaroos. Don’t worry, there’s a really good reason for it.
Heartbreaking: ‘World’s saddest dog’
THIS photo of the ‘world’s saddest dog’ after having just been returned to her kennel when she was given back by her adoptive family is heartbreaking.
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