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?
Animals
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.
Bullied fish gets eye surgery
A HALF-BLIND fish is finally off the hook with his bullying brethren. After being tormented over its missing eye, it got a fake one. Watch here.
Is this Nessie’s long lost relative?
A GIANT prehistoric reptile that trawled the waters off Scotland 170 million years ago has been identified by scientists. Could it be an ancestor of the elusive Loch Ness Monster?
Goat’s hilarious reaction to peanut butter
YOU might think you’ve seen it all with animal clips. But this one, of an Aussie goat, takes the cake. Or was that spread?
Giant creepy coconut crab crosses road
A GIANT crab has left residents stunned.
Snake eats whole wallaby — at once
SNAKES are making a feast of an exploding wallaby population in a Far North Queensland town as these amazing pictures of one hungry reptile show.
‘Very smart’ bull turns tables on fighter
LET’S agree: bullfighting is bad and anyone who enjoys it should feel bad. And now a ‘very smart’ bull is fighting back.
Hoppy meal for lucky python
AN olive python managed to get his coils around some fast food in the form of an agile wallaby joey in the Nitmiluk National Park near Katherine.
Can you spot what’s wrong with this panda?
KIDS were invited to line and take photos with this panda but police have spotted something very, very wrong.
Zoo violates orangutan’s human rights
SANDRA the orangutan is entitled to basic human rights and must be freed from her zoo home of 20 years, a landmark court decision says.
Orphaned wombat’s unlikely new job
TALK about earning your keep. An orphaned wombat named Chloe has started doing morning work rounds at Taronga Zoo. You have to see it to believe it.
First cougar in Kentucky since 1861
THE first cougar seen in the “Bluegrass State” state of Kentucky since the American Civil War has had its fate promptly decided.
Hero monkey saves dying friend
EVERYONE needs a prime mate like this. Watch the moment when a little monkey saves the life of another who had been knocked unconscious onto railway tracks.
What in the world? This is a little fishy
IT HAS a “cartoon dog snout” and looks like “wet tissue paper”. This bizarre creature has just smashed the record for the world’s deepest fish.
Is this the angriest cat of all time?
AND you thought Grumpy cat was angry. This stray moggy wedged itself under the bonnet of a car and was far from happy at being yanked out by firemen.
Christmas drinks really are good for you
PERHAPS all that pre-Christmas boozing has benefits after all. According to new research, it may even be ensuring you’ll face up to the big day fresh and flu-free!
Disabled dog uses 3D printed legs
DERBY was born with deformed paws and his owners wanted to put him down — before he was fitted with custom 3D printed legs.
Does this healthy dog deserve to die?
A WOMAN who died and left a request in her will that her dog be euthanased and buried with her has angered animal lovers, who are trying to save the dog.
White rhino numbers drop to five
THE death of a northern white rhino at an American zoo has brought the species to the brink of extinction, with only five animals left in the world.
Pope Francis: All dogs go to heaven
REJOICE! Pope Francis has delivered good news for dog lovers everywhere — our four-legged friends are welcome in the kingdom of God.
Animals dancing in the wild
THESE animals have moves to rival Beyonce and Miley Cyrus — and their dance skills have to be seen to be believed. There’s even twerking.
Cops finger stag for man’s murder
A PLUMBER has died after being stabbed 20 times. Now police are deciding whether to charge his killer — a 300kg stag.
Vigilante python on toad-killing rampage
A HIGH rolling python with a penchant for amphibian asphyxiation has been strangling cane toads Dexter-style at Darwin’s Sky City Casino.
What caused the ire of the tiger?
A TIGER handler at Australia Zoo who was mauled by a 120kg cat was found to have deliberately excited the animal to put on a better show, a report says.
World’s oldest two-faced cat dies
THE world’s oldest cat, which was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses and three blue eyes has died at the age of 15.
Eel’s shocking power of mind-control
IT’S a stunning discovery: Electric eels don’t just “zap” their prey. They use their powers to remote-control them too.
Baby sharks cut open from dead mother
BEACH-GOERS got a shock after a walk along the sand turned into a special delivery. After noticing the shark’s stomach moving, a man cut it open to deliver three babies.
Human brain cells grow ‘supermouse’
SCIENTISTS have injected brain cells from human foetuses into mice to create a ‘supermouse’ four times smarter than normal lab rats.
‘Sea monster’ washes up on beach
WHEN this odd skeleton washed up on a beach, many locals were convinced that sea monsters were real. Can you guess what it really is?
Man lured a 326kg alligator and won
“IT was the trophy win of a lifetime”. They were the words of a US man after he captured his first alligator — which was over four metres long.
Moments later, photographer died
A US student who was killed by a bear while hiking in New Jersey snapped photos of the 160-kilogram beast before it gouged the phone and mauled him.
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