‘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.
Animals
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.
What’s the deal with this cat’s nose?
THIS cat is the talk of the Royal Easter Show this year. Look closer at her nose, and you’ll notice something rather unusual. It’s all in the shape.
Climate suiting Hills wasp ‘plague’
ADELAIDE’S warm spring, summer and autumn has kept European wasps buzzing around barbecues and cafes, as numbers rise to plague proportions in the Hills.
You found a snake where?
ONLY in Australia. The terrifying photos of the bizarre places a professional snake catcher has found the world’s deadliest creatures.
Holy cow! It’s a rare miracle birth
A COW in the US has defied odds of one in 11 million by giving birth to four cute calves named Eeny, Meeny, Miny and Moo.
Teen lands massive swordfish
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has hauled in a huge 263.5kg swordfish off Tasmania’s East Coast.
Jurassic Park may soon be a reality
MOVE over Clive Palmer. A group of scientists are edging closer to creating a real life Jurassic Park starting with the woolly mammoth.
Has the mystery of the yeti been solved?
THE myth of the Abominable Snowman has intrigued people for generations. Now scientists believe they have an explanation.
Aquaman to look for ‘loneliest whale’
IT HAS eluded researchers and explorers alike but one Hollywood actor is embarking on an unlikely expedition. Now thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio he can begin his search.
Now that’s what you call a stingray
IT WEIGHS a whopping 360 kilograms and is the size of a car. This massive stingray, says the team that caught it, could be the largest freshwater fish on record.
Do the ‘barra shake’
The owner of a pet barramundi in a tank has filmed some fascinating feeding behaviour.
Cat comes back from the dead
A MARRIED couple who cremated a cat they thought was their beloved pet were stunned — after he turned up alive.
Mutant cow shocks at Aussie auction
A DEFORMED cow with two faces has shocked stunned onlookers at a North Queensland cattle auction. But buyers weren’t put off; he’s heading to an abattoir.
Stingray walks on land
When these Northern Territory anglers caught a salmon they didn’t expect a stingray called Raymond to slide out of the water chasing a snack.
The incredible talent of the Blue whale
BLUE whales have an incredible talent that can reach the distance between Byron Bay and Sydney.
The dark side of the world’s biggest dog show
IT’S a scandalous tale worthy of a soap opera. Now the plot has thickened even further as it’s revealed up to six dogs may have been poisoned out of ‘jealousy’ at cutthroat UK dog show.
Do dogs really love us unconditionally?
THEY follow us around, jump up on us and love to snuggle up. But is the affection our dogs show us real — or are they master manipulators?
Dog show murder mystery
FIRST came reports of competitors being drugged or having chewing gum put in their coats. Now Crufts, the world’s oldest dog show, has a poisoning scandal on its paws.
Is this the ghost of a kangaroo?
AN AUSSIE dad took this amazing footage after his children found a mysterious-looking marsupial hopping around their back yard.
Embassy concerned for ‘Putin’s koala’
THEY’RE not renowned for being warm and fuzzy types, but the Russian Embassy has weighed in on the recent koala cull with specific concern for one animal.
How cockroaches could save us in the end
COCKROACHES are traditionally associated with dirt, disease and squalor, but now thanks to science you will never look at them the same.
How rats could kill us all
IF the sight of a rat is enough to make your skin crawl, wait until you find out the rodents carry fleas responsible for spreading the bubonic plague.
Man’s guide dog may lose sight
A MAN who lost his sight and hearing eight years ago is fighting to ensure his seeing eye dog doesn’t face the same fate.
Video: Meet the crab thief of Largs Bay
UNDERWATER footage caught him red-handed (sort of). Meet The Claw — the sneakiest crab in Largs Bay, who can open a crab pot and steal away with the bait.
Cat Island: Yes, this is a real place
THIS remote island is so overrun with cats that they outnumber humans six to one. And now it’s becoming a huge tourist attraction.
Koalas killed in secret mass cull
HUNDREDS of koalas have been killed in a secret cull that was kept quiet to avoid a backlash from locals and activist groups, according to reports.
Why is this weasel riding a woodpecker?
THIS is the image which is captivating the world today. Baby weasel vs. woodpecker in an airborne death struggle. So who won?
Deadly battle: redback v brown snake
THIS is the dramatic moment two of the country’s deadliest creatures — a brown snake and a redback — met in an epic war. Who came out alive?
Four men to catch one big fish
IT TOOK two hours to reel in this monster of a fish. And the fisherman needed help from three other blokes to finish the job.
Is this the world’s crappiest job?
IF YOU thought your job was painful, you have nothing on this group of workers whose daily grind has got to be one of the toughest.
Dr Chris Brown’s African delight
HE came to fame as the Bondi Vet, and Dr Chris Brown is using his stint on the South African set of I’m a Celebrity to meet the local wildlife.
America freaks out over llamageddon
AMERICA has come to a standstill with two extremely unusual escapees breaking baa-a-a-a-a-d on the streets of Arizona. Here’s what just happened…
Video shows camel in hysterics
VIDEO of a camel laughing hysterically with its human friends is all kinds of awesome.
Roadside ‘C-section’ saves miracle baby wombat
TWO young men have been hailed as heroes for performing what could be South Australia’s first emergency roadside wombat C-section. SEE THE VIDEO
Chilean fisherman rocked by sperm whales
THESE fisherman got the shock of a lifetime when a group of sperm whales introduced themselves in the Pacific Ocean.
Octopussy – cat takes on octopus
See what happens when this cat tries to snag itself a live octopus for dinner.
Koala carjacks schoolboy’s 4WD
A STUDENT got the surprise of his life when he spotted an unlikely thief trying to take off with the family car.
Meet the catfish king
Italian angler Dino Ferrari is truly the catfish king, landing a world record monster of the deep bigger than a man.
This is strongest thing on Earth
WHAT’S the strongest stuff known to man? Spider webs? Diamonds? Nope. It’s these teeth, and they’re in an ocean near you.
Freak fish caught in Aussie lake
IN the wake of last week’s mutant pig and the recent goblin shark, another bizarre Australian animal has surfaced. This time, an angler has hooked a very rare catch.
Lion, elephants on Mugabe’s party menu
HOW many exotic animals can a president have on their birthday menu? Plenty, if they’re Robert Mugabe.
How did this miracle cat survive?
IT was a very lucky Friday the 13th for this kitty who was stabbed in the head — and survived. See the incredible video.
Cat’s purr causes copyright controversy
A PET moggy called Phantom has caused a stir after its apparent cat-burglary of copyright protected material from two music giants.
Dog tracks owner to hospital
A MINIATURE schnauzer who was missing her sick owner ran 20 blocks from home and somehow found the right hospital room.
Biggest load of bull you’ll ever see
THIS picture of a massive muscular bull is causing a stir online, even though it’s not a Photoshopped fake. So what’s the beef?
The world’s most beautiful bear
REMEMBER Knut, the world’s most famous polar bear? He has a half-brother who is just as adorable.
Lion turns on trainer at circus show
TERRIFYING footage has emerged of a huge lion lunging at a female trainer at the circus and pinning her to the ground.
Angler hooks strange sea creature
AN amateur fisherman has reeled in an extremely rare and weird looking sea creature off a Queensland beach. His catch has amazed scientists.
This lamb is barking mad
A LAMB in Scotland thinks it is a dog after being adopted by four border collies. Watch hilarious footage of the animal frolicking with her canine friends.
Feel like a catpuccino?
CATS, coffee and crowd funding. A couple’s dream to open a space themed cat cafe in Sydney is every bit as awesome as it sounds.
The simple solution to stopping toads
SCIENTISTS claim they have discovered a way to stop the spread of cane toad and the solution is simpler than you think.
Hey dude! Look at that whale
A TEXTER sat on the deck of a boat missed a breathtaking close encounter with a humpback whale because he was glued to his smartphone.
Hopping good luck for rare mouse
THE endangered dusky hopping mice has an unlikely ally in the outback dingo, which is helping to keep feral cat populations down, new research has found.
Wildlife pics will macaque your day
THE winning entries in Intrepid Travel’s wildlife photo competition capture plenty of our furry friends, like this Japanese macaque, in their extra-cute moments.
An insect like you’ve never seen before
IT LOOKS like it is covered in diamonds. This photographer captured perhaps the most beautiful images of an insect ever.
Monster shark caught off Aussie beach
A MONSTER 200kg, 3m bull shark has been caught off a well-used Gold Coast beach as experts warn we should expect to see more of the deadly species.
Otterly adorable moment caught on film
IF you are having a bad day or just want something to smile about, check out these cute pictures of a sea otter and her pup floating down the river.
Pet ferret mauls baby’s face off
A TRIO of ferrets have mauled the face off a baby, while the mother was upstairs unaware.
Warning on ebola’s other victims
EBOLA deaths in west Africa may be stabilising, but scientists have revealed the devastating impact that the virus has had on some of the continent’s animal populations.
Whats hiding in your tuna?
JUST when you thought eating a can of tuna was safe, this happens. A woman opened a tin and discovered a pair of little eyes looking back at her.
Divers caught in whale’s poo-nami
THIS picture shows the disgusting moment a group of divers found themselves swimming in a sperm whale’s massive poo cloud.
‘Prehistoric’ shark reeled in
FISHERMAN on Victorian waters could not believe their eyes when they hauled in a two metre creature that looked as much like a shark as an eel. A catch like it has never been recorded in the area.
The ugly truth about your milk
THAT milk in your cereal bowl costs more than you think. Chances are you haven’t really thought about this before.
Sea lion makes splash in public pool
A PUBLIC pool in New Zealand had to be cleared of human swimmers when a stray sea lion decided it wanted to go in for a dip. Watch the cute video here.
Ten shark facts you need to know
DOES punching a shark in the nose stop an attack and do they bite humans on purpose? With NSW beaches closed for nine days, this is essential reading.
This is why hippos are so scary
IT’S a well-known fact that hippos kill more humans than any other African predator. But did you know how fast they can move? You will after you watch this video.
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