Unveiling of largest dinosaur remains
THE legendary David Attenborough will soon unveil the remains of the largest dinosaur to ever walk the planet.
Animals
‘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.
Penguin massacre at Melbourne Zoo
FOURTEEN penguins have been killed at Melbourne Zoo after a fox got into their enclosure overnight.
Crocs getting bigger and bolder
AS IF crocodiles weren’t scary enough. They are getting bigger, “showing no fear” of humans and brazenly jumping at boats.
Tiger mauls ‘drunk’ woman at zoo
A TIGER mauled a woman who ‘drunkenly’ snuck into its cage at a US zoo, in a Halloween prank gone wrong.
Is your cat trying to kill you?
NEW research indicates that domestic cats might be scarier than you think.
Rare whale caught on camera
ONE of the world’s most mysterious sea creatures has been caught on camera for the first time — see the footage here.
‘I’ve never seen anything like it’
A TOURIST who took pictures of the ocean was left shocked after he discovered a weird “creature” had photobombed his holiday snaps.
Oh deer! Hurt animal walks into ER
A DEER, which was believed to have been hit by a car, shocked emergency room staff when it walked through the automatic doors of a New York hospital.
What you need to know about snakes
QUEENSLAND’S snake handlers are warning of more snakes out and about this month. What can you do to stay safe?
Teeth found from scariest shark
THAT tiny dot you see is a human, and that giant creature is a shark. Its gigantic teeth have just washed up on a beach.
Monstrous, hungry crocodile on the loose
A COLOSSAL crocodile with a taste for flesh has been terrorising an Australian community for years. There’s only one man who can catch it.
Alligator shot for snorkeller’s death
A FOUR-METRE-LONG alligator has been shot dead by wildlife officials after it was found to be responsible for the death of a snorkeller.
Weird pig-snouted turtle discovered
A STRANGE pig-snouted turtle that lived alongside tyrannosaurs and duck-billed dinosaurs has been discovered in Utah.
Abandoned baby orang-utan left to die
THESE heartbreaking photos show how a baby orang-utan was cruelly left to die out in the sun in a “filthy cardboard box”. WARNING: Graphic content
Kangaroo on the loose in NYC
IT’S more than a hop, skip and jump from Australia. But Buster the kangaroo has made it to New York City and is on the run.
The creepy critters that roamed with dinosaurs
IT’S older than the dinosaur and just as creepy as the rats of today — except this prehistoric critter had enormous strength where you wouldn’t expect.
Cecil the lion’s killer escapes charges
WALTER Palmer, the wealthy US dentist who sparked outrage for slaughtering beloved Cecil the lion, has been let off the hook in Zimbabwe.
Baby giraffe dies during grand debut
A BABY giraffe, born just last month, has died after running into the fence of a California zoo during a special show.
Cheeky chimp ‘flips the bird’
THESE mischievous animals weren’t shy of playing up in front of the camera for the inaugural Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
Tragedy at South Australian zoo
ZOO staff have expressed sadness after the shock passing of a mother chimpanzee during labour as support floods in online from well wishers.
Bizarre ‘Buffadile’ born in Thailand
WITH reptilian scales, cloven feet and a tail, this gruesome-looking half-crocodile half-buffalo has confused locals in a remote Thai village.
Poachers kill elephants with cyanide
SUSPECTED poachers have killed 14 elephants with cyanide-laced oranges and salt licks in three separate incidents in Zimbabwe. WARNING: Distressing.
Lioness reunited with human ‘father’
FROM the minute she sees him the lioness can’t stop hugging and playing with her former adoptive father.
Dolphin retrieves phone dropped at sea
DOLPHINS are a pretty cute species to begin with, but when a model dropped her phone into the sea, this one proved it was both cute and talented.
Customs seize 115 live scorpions
CUSTOMS agents have seized 115 live scorpions hidden in two shipments and mostly likely intended for sale on the internet in the US.
Magpies really are coming after you
RIGHT now Australians are under attack from a very bothersome bird. But there are things you can do, from helmets to ham, to deter magpies.
Why we’ll never ‘shark proof’ Australia
SHARK attacks in Australia have never been higher causing victims and experts to call for a rethink on our relationship with them.
WTF? Monkey sues over selfie
SO, the monkey who took that selfie photo is now caught up in a lawsuit over copyright. No, we’re not joking.
‘They’re so rare, photo was pure luck’
RANGERS have caught a glimpse of an extremely rare sea creature off the coast of northern Queensland.
Rare elephant slaughtered for tusks
YONGKI, an endangered elephant that helped to patrol an Indonesian national park, has been killed for his tusks amid outrage.
Even apes are scared of King Kong
DRAMATIC movie scenes freak out apes as much as they do humans, especially if they star King Kong, new experiments show.
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