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.
Animals
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.
Stop what you’re doing and watch this
THIS is totally ridiculous, and super-cute. Watch as a dog works out on a treadmill. Oh, and there’s an adorable twist.
New dinosaur species discovered
A BUFFALO-sized, plant-eating horned dinosaur species been identified after analysis of 75-million-year-old fossilised bones.
Japan agrees to cut whaling haul
JAPAN says its decision to cut its whaling quota by two-thirds proves the hunts are for genuine scientific research.
Why our best friends have us figured out
DOGS are already considered a man’s best friend. But now research shows our furry friends understand us better than we think.
And you thought you were having a bad day
YOU know those days when everything just goes wrong? Spare a thought for this little critter, who was forced to stage a grate escape.
Watch rare ‘Seadevil’ in action
THIS terrifying-looking carnivorous fish with a huge head and a mouth full of long, fang-like teeth has been caught on film for the first time.
Proof that people really are awesome
PEOPLE like to watch other people saving ducks. A cute video by Animals Australia has had tens of millions of views. And it’s all for a good cause.
How The Simpsons saved this gay bull
BENJY failed to mate with any of the cows in his farm, and was destined for slaughter. But now a very generous donation has literally saved his hide.
‘PETA stole, killed my chihuahua’
AN animal rights group has allegedly snatched a pet dog and killed it — and the owners are worried there is nothing they can do about it.
Girl, 7, unearths ancient sea monster
A SEVEN-Year-old girl has discovered the bones of a huge 100-million-year-old dolphin-like sea creature that once hunted in Australia’s ancient inland sea.
Whale watchers in close encounter
TWO whale watchers captured the breathtaking moment a pod of six humpbacks surfaces inches from their tiny boat. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Stressed’ student has sex with sheep
A STUDENT had sex with a sheep in a campus barn because he was worried about his exams and had been drinking, he told police.
Rescue attempt fails
A HUGE whale stranded on a Nicaraguan beach has died despite efforts by tourists and locals to get it back to sea.
Mystery big cat in Paris ‘no tiger’
WHILE the hunt goes on for a big cat seen prowling near Disneyland Paris authorities say it is unlikely to be a tiger as first thought.
Tiger loose near Paris Disneyland
FRENCH authorities say a tiger is on the loose near Disneyland Paris and have urged residents in three towns to stay indoors.
Elephant survives mass lion attack
IF you’ve ever felt like the little guy battling it out against the pack — this video of a young elephant holding his own against a pride of 14 lions is for you.
If you were an animal what would you be?
ANIMALS have very similar relationships to humans. From stage five clingers, to dudes under their girlfriends’ thumb. Find out which critter is you.
Orphaned baby sea otter saved
MEET Pup 681, the endangered 1-week-old otter whose life was saved by an aquarium after she was found alone on a beach.
We’re training for the G20, too
AS the world’s leaders prepare for the G20 in Brisbane, some less political Australians are also rehearsing their diplomacy skills.
Donkey gets stuck in a manhole
THIS is the awkward moment Nilo the donkey made an ass of himself by getting stuck in a manhole and having to be rescued by firefighters.
How it feels to be a super-predator
STRAPPING a GoPro camera to the back of a hunting lion may be the closest we will ever get to feeling what it’s like to be the king of the jungle.
Introducing baby penguin robot spy
THE newest research tool for biologists is the baby penguin robotic spy. Yes, you read that right. And it’s pretty darn cute.
Panda triplets step into spotlight
THE world’s only surviving giant panda triplets, whose birth was described as a ‘miracle’, have hit an important milestone.
Ancient ice age is killing our devils
IT’S cold comfort, but an ice age that happened 20,000 years ago is believed to be killing Tasmanian devils, not a massacre as previously thought.
Hybrid animals to give you nightmares
WHAT would you get if you crossed a dog and a vulture? The horrifying Fierce Schnowlzer, that’s what.
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