Horses manhandled in confronting images
Dozens of horses were wrestled to the ground and had their manes sheared off in scenes that will infuriate animal welfare activists.
Animals
20yo mauled to death by pack of dogs
A young woman was walking with a male friend at a popular picnic spot when she was mauled to death by a pack of dogs.
Octopuses’ incredible response to mating act
Australian experts have discovered female octopuses have a habit rarely seen in animals that enables them to ward off unwanted male advances.
Deadly new dinosaur discovered
Skeletal remains of a 43 million-year-old four-legged whale that lived on land and in the ocean have been discovered.
Hero makes miracle escape in Afghanistan
An animal rescuer has managed to escape Kabul with almost 200 dogs and cats after going “through hell” amid the chaos at the airport.
Woman’s alleged $31K puppy scam
A woman is accused of tricking people into putting large deposits down on French bulldog puppies before going dark online.
Monkey spotted wearing face mask
A monkey has been filmed trying its best to comply with coronavirus safety protocols – by wearing a face mask.
Explosions derail animal evacuation
A suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed dozens of people has derailed a campaign to evacuate hundreds of rescue cats and dogs from Afghanistan.
Action after girl, 7, attacked by pitbull
The seven-year-old girl has undergone surgery for ‘serious and substantial’ facial and head injuries.
‘Big cat’ caught on camera
A woman was left feeling spooked after she spotted a “big cat” in her garden on CCTV that experts claim was a puma.
Why magpie swooping is set to be bad
Experts have revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic and magpie swooping season could be a troubling combination.
Baby horse lit on fire in ‘barbaric act’
Vets have battled to save the life of a baby horse which was set on fire in a “barbaric act of cruelty” that left it with major burns to most of its body.
Tragedy strikes at SeaWorld as orca dies
Animal activists are demanding a full investigation after a whistleblower alleged a six-year-old orca died after SeaWorld’s “incompetence”.
Man’s horror injury after crocodile attack
A man in his late 20s has sustained a significant injury after a nightmarish crocodile attack near Darwin.
Horror alligator attack at kids’ party
Wild footage shows a powerful alligator named Darth Gator snapping hold of its handler before a “hero” jumps on its back, rescuing the woman.
Shock as snake spotted in Woolies
An unexpected intruder somehow managed to negotiate its way into the Glenorie Wooolworths store in NSW, where it stunned customers.
Horror prediction for mouse plague
There’s a warning the mouse plague is coming back with a vengeance – and farmers have warned a popular food item could be impacted.
Sad detail after tangled whale freed
The juvenile whale tangled in shark netting off the Queensland coast will continue its migration – but it’s not all good news.
Man ‘threatened to harm’ horses: cops
Police say they have found the man commenting on social media about last month’s anti-lockdown protest and his desire to ‘harm police horses’.
‘Emotional’ race to save tangled whale
Rescue crews were forced to abandon the rescue efforts at sunset on Wednesday, but were out again at first light on Thursday.
Whale tale’s sad ending
A rescue team has delivered some sad news about a humpback whale entangled in a shark net off a Gold Coast beach all day.
Nation’s plea to save Geronimo the alpaca
More than 100,000 people have called on the UK government to stop an alpaca named Geronimo from being euthanised.
‘Angel’: Baby killed during magpie attack
The baby girl who died in a freak accident as her mother fled a swooping magpie has been identified in a heartbreaking tribute.
Sign appears after fatal magpie attack
Council workers have fenced off a park where a baby died in a freak accident after her mum tripped while being swooped by a magpie.
Moment jetski rider charged by shark
A jetski rider has captured the terrifying moment an enormous shark charged at him off the coast of Queensland.
Hero mate saves soldier from croc
Two Army soldiers have been airlifted to Cairns after one was savaged while swimming in croc-infested waters.
Horror photo at Queensland property
Detectives have launched an investigation to track down those responsible for a horror find of dead animals on a rural Queensland property.
Child mauled by family dog
The dog has since been taken away by Townsville City Council officers and will be euthanised.
Mystery as record number of frogs die
People around Australia are reporting a “truly unusual outbreak” of dead frogs, with “shrivelled” creatures turning up across the nation.
Shark attack victim’s horror 10-hour wait
A man attacked by a shark spent about 10 agonising hours on-board a vessel before he could be professionally treated for his gruesome injuries.
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