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.
Animals
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.
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