‘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.
Animals
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.
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