Japanese cat elevated to ‘goddess’
ONLY in Japan. A cat that became the star of a struggling railway has been transformed into a goddess at a funeral this week.
Animals
Is this the world’s ugliest dog?
HE may have been born with spinal birth defects which left him hunchbacked, but Quasi Modo sure had some stiff competition in his fight for the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog.
What the heck is this thing?
FOR decades, scientists have been trying to piece together the anatomy of a creature so weird-looking they named it Hallucigenia.
Have you checked your car for snakes?
When you open the hood of your car, you would think the first thing your would come face to face with is an engine, not a HUGE snake.
Python bites off more than he can chew
THIS greedy python thought it struck the mother lode when it stumbled across a lunchtime snack. However, it soon learnt all was not as it seemed. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
Tiny twin pandas born in China
Meet the day-old twin baby pandas born in China and helping to boost the numbers of the endangered species.
Twist in monster shark catch
THEY accidentally reeled in a monster three-tonne rare shark, but it is what Victorian fishermen did next with the 6.5m monster that has raised eyebrows.
Snakes on a plane to Australia
IT wasn’t a horror film, but a package labelled ‘mixed powder’ raised a few eyebrows when authorities discovered what was really on the plane.
Chinese festival sparks epidemic fears
IT’S the annual dog-eating ‘celebration’ that has horrified the West, but international condemnation may turn out to be the least of China’s problems. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
China’s horror dog festival underway
THEY have been plucked from loving homes to be skinned and boiled alive. This is the grim reality for many pups at the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
Why I hate my own cat
HAVE you noticed how everyone is going gaga over cats? This is all very lovely if you like cats, which I do. Trouble is, I don’t like MY cat.
‘These guys should be charged’
SHOCKING vision of men “surfing” a rare whale shark has angered conservation groups and sparked calls for legal action to be taken against the “idiots” in the video.
The bizarre fact about kangaroos
WHETHER they’re grooming their noses, picking a leaf, or bending a tree branch, wild kangaroos tend to favour one paw over the other. But which one?
This animal has just been made extinct
AN AMERICAN big cat has been declared extinct. But what led to it being wiped from the planet?
Prehistoric walking ‘Batman’ discovered
IT was three times the size of a modern bat and walked on its limbs 16 million years ago. Scientists have discovered a prehistoric ‘Batman’.
Shark attack survivor’s incredible vow
A BRAVE teen whose arm was ripped off by a shark in the shallows of a North Carolina beach has made a touching promise to himself.
Escaped tiger ‘has been liquidated’
A TIGER that killed a man has been shot dead after escaping four days ago along with 300 animals from a flooded zoo.
‘Crap’ fossils reveal dinosaur blood
THEY were so badly damaged, they were hidden away in a storeroom. But these 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossils have revealed something truly incredible.
Chilling photo of Katherine’s final moments
HORRIFIC new details have emerged of how a safari guide risked his own life by repeatedly punching a lion in the face as it fatally mauled his passenger.
The sneaky way to get a free meal
EGGS anyone? This could be the most hospitable couple ever, after they allowed an unexpected dinner guest to stay for a whole meal.
‘Killer’ spider spotted in Aldi bananas
KNOWN as the ‘murderess’, the world’s deadliest spider was feared to be on the loose in the UK after a family found a nest in a bunch of bananas.
Bear catches lunch like a pro
VIDEO: THIS wild bear knows all the right tricks to get attention. Watch the video and check out its ‘beary’ clever tactics and epic sporting skills.
Rare sea monster washes up on island
THE remains of a mysterious serpent-like oarfish that once lived at the bottom of the ocean have washed up on a popular island.
Aussie that dies from too much sex
FOR many, dying while having sex would be the dream way to go. But for two particular species, dying while furiously mating is an everyday reality.
This fish has to be the catch of the year
ANGLER Erik Axner celebrates hauling in this enormous 2.1m halibut fish — by jumping in the water to pose for pictures with it.
Game of Thrones editor killed by lion
A VISUAL effects editor on Game of Thrones was the victim of a fatal mauling by a lioness, in a gruesome scene reminiscent of the violent TV drama.
Why is this room covered in blood?
A PHOTO of a padded room covered in blood has emerged on social media, and it’s not from a movie or a crime scene. WARNING: Graphic image
Lion leaps into car, kills tourist
A LION has dragged a woman from an open car window and killed her at a popular South African game park. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
Garbage man’s horrific dog abuse
A GARBAGE man dragged an injured dog across a road before dumping it in the truck’s compactor — but insists he did the pooch a favour.
The secret life of a bullfighter
THE barbaric sport of bullfighting still has fans in Spain, despite growing concern about the welfare of animals. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
Benjy the bull not so gay after all
A “GAY” bull saved from slaughter by the late Simpsons creator Sam Simon may have an eye for the heifers after all.
Poachers can’t kill Hope
Hope had her horns hacked off by poachers but remains standing, living up to her name.
Hero police dog’s amazing rescue
A POLICE dog has been hailed as a hero for rescuing his partner who was allegedly being dragged into a forest by three murderous gangsters.
Surfer’s dream meeting with dolphins
A SPECIAL welcome home from a pod of about 50 dolphins has greeted surfer Amber Bawden at Streaky Bay and their delightful underwater meeting has been caught on video. Watch the footage now.
Radio DJ kills baby rabbit on air
A RADIO DJ bludgeoned a bunny to death with a bike pump live on air, then took it home and made stew — and he’s proud of it.
’Ribbiting’ app helps identify frogs
QUEENSLAND scientists have developed a “ribbiting” app that can identify a frog by its croak and shows what species can be found where.
Diver’s scary shark encounter
SPEAR fisherman Grayson Shepard was hunting lionfish when he had a sudden, terrifying realisation – he was the bait.
Cheetah falls into safari vehicle
TOURISTS in Kenya thought it was cute when a curious cheetah clambered up on their jeep, but that feeling turned to shock when the clumsy cat fell into the car.
‘Devil’ creature found in closet
“TERRIFYING”, “hissing”, “demon spawn”, “devil”. This woman’s surprise discovery in her closet was obviously unsettling.
Hunter’s $440k kill to ‘save’ rhino
A TEXAS oil heir who paid $440,000 to shoot dead a black rhino claims the killing will help the critically-endangered species to survive. But is he right?
Scientists crack clue to allergy-free eggs
VICTORIAN scientists are closer to cracking the secret to making allergy-free eggs after switching off the part of an egg white protein that commonly causes allergic reactions in children.
2.6 metre snake found in shed
A snake-catcher has been filmed picking up an 8kg, 2.6 metre boa constrictor with his bare hands.
Robo-turtle gets 3D printed beak
SCIENTISTS have created a cyborg turtle after 3D printing a titanium beak for an animal that had its jaw ripped off when it was hit by a boat propeller.
Court to rule on orangutan’s freedom
IN A FIRST for apes, a court is set to rule whether an orangutan can be set free from an Argentine zoo after it was granted the same basic rights as us.
Giant squid: ‘What a beast!’
A MONSTER from the deep measuring more than 7 metres long has surprised locals after washing up on a New Zealand beach.
Boar’s wild shopping centre rampage
WE’VE all heard the one about a bull in a china shop but in Hong Kong shoppers watched amazed as a wild boar rampaged around a kids’ clothing store.
Tiger cub’s incredible adopted mum
THIS adorable clip shows the moment an unlikely mother figure plays with a group of tiger cubs before sitting one on her knee and feeding it like a human.
Supermodel takes on SeaWorld naked
PREGNANT supermodel Marisa Miller has posed nude in a bathtub to bring awareness to alleged animal abuse at SeaWorld.
Carpet pythons go head-to-head over rat
MOVE over dogs — it’s now a snake-eat-snake world. Watch what can happen when two pet pythons are given a rat to eat, and then left to their own devices.
Why dolphins may soon be extinct
FOSSIL records from the past 23 million years show what species are the most vulnerable to extinction.
Fisherman’s terrifying sea lion attack
WHEN Dan Carlin posed for this photo with a giant fish, the last thing he expected was to be dragged overboard by a vicious sea lion.
These nature shots are the ant’s pants
THIS stunning photo of an ant on a flower has been voted one of the best of the year by a society of nature photographers. Check out the pics that made the final cut.
Tortoise gets wheels for legs
A 90-year-old tortoise has a brand new set of wheels to get around on after a rat gnawed off her front legs.
Hi-tech idea to stop poachers
IN the hope of stemming a growing trend of illegal poaching in South Africa, one conservation authority has taken to the skies.
Why it all tastes like ‘chicken’
SO much of the food we now eat is not only a lie, it is a very good lie. Here’s why you’ve probably never tasted real chicken in your life.
Animals don’t have to be dead for photos
WHY pose with dead animals when you can be in a photo with a real-life massive bear? That’s what these anti-hunting Russian models did.
The fight to have Nessie officially recognised
SCOTLAND has launched a campaign to have the Loch Ness monster recognised as its national animal. Does this mean it’s real?
‘I had never seen anything like that’
THINK Jaws crossed with a kangaroo, with maybe a touch of cute kitten, and you’ve got the pocket shark — the newest and rarest species found.
Sea lion arrested, taken ‘home’
Pictures have emerged of a sea lion pup getting a personal escort ‘home’ after waddling more than 500m onshore at a Californian beach.
Kermit the Frog, is that you?
A NEW species that looks remarkably like a Muppet from Sesame Street has set the internet abuzz. Someone needs to tell Miss Piggy.
Huntress calls Gervais attack ‘sexist’
A FEMALE hunter who was condemned by Ricky Gervais for smiling while she posed next to a dead giraffe has accused the British comedian of sexism.
Close encounter: ‘What the heck is that?’
A LUCKY group of scientists has had an encounter it will never forget with a particularly curious creature. Watch the incredible footage.
The sneakiest dog trick ever
FOOTAGE like this proves dogs will do anything for a treat. Check out how far this dog will go to get some love and attention. You sly, old dog.
Elephant kills big game hunter
A PROFESSIONAL big game hunter has been crushed to death by a bull elephant that charged him while he was out scouting prey in Zimbabwe.
Extreme huntress hits back: ‘I don’t regret it’
IN THE face of a fierce backlash over a photo of her alongside a carcass, extreme hunter Rebecca Francis reckons she’s come up with a good excuse.
‘Huntress’ becomes the hunted
SHE’S killed moose, giraffes, lynxes and more, posing with a beaming smile next to animal carcasses. But now she’s the target of death threats.
Dogs sniff out prostate cancer
DOGS can sniff out prostate cancer, according to a new Italian study. But read on before you use the pet pooch to sniff your backside.
Mum ‘drops toddler in cheetah pen’
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has fallen into the cheetah enclosure at a zoo after his mother allegedly dangled him over the railing.
Orcas ‘drugged in chemical tubs’
SEAWORLD is being sued over claims it keeps its killer whales drugged, suffering from sunburn and makes employees paint over the animals’ injuries.
Ninja rats really do exist
MAKE no mistake, the Master Splinter ninja rats are among us. Just look at this picture of a rodent in New York City pulling off this epic move.
Wayward goat butts heads with law
A SMIRKING goat has been arrested for disorderly conduct after running amok in the suburbs and repeatedly headbutting a neighbourhood door.
See a shark? Don’t scream, shoot it
A SHARK sighting usually clears the beach, but marine scientists don’t want you to flee next time you spot one. They want you to take a photo instead.
Bunny v goanna: Guess who wins?
THIS poor little bunny didn’t stand a chance. The fluffy ball of fur was swallowed whole by a two-metre goanna on a power pole. WARNING: Graphic images
Massive croc chomps down on pooch
DISTURBING video shows enormous croc calmly swimming along with a pet dog in its mouth. Warning: Graphic images.
Penguin jumps on man’s belly
A PHOTOGRAPHER got more than he bargained for when a baby penguin climbed onto his stomach and got a bit too close for comfort!
What a whopper wasp nest
THE world’s largest recorded subterranean European wasp nest has been found in Tasmania.
What genre of music do cats like best?
A NEW study has found listening to music can make your cat more relaxed during the neutering procedure. But, you must be careful to pick the correct track.
Knut’s baby brother gets a name
EIGHT years after Knut melted hearts around the world, the polar bear’s four-month-old brother has been christened in a very cute ceremony.
Lamb born with ‘angry man’s face’
PICTURES of a Russian farmer’s newborn lamb with a face ‘like an angry old man with a big nose’ are spreading like wildfire on social media.
‘Hold my beer and watch this’
When these Florida fishermen spotted a huge tuna casually swimming right up to them at the dock, they couldn’t believe their eyes.
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