Poachers ‘eaten alive’ by lions
POACHERS who broke into a South African game reserve to slaughter rhinos have been killed by a pride of lions.
Animals
Photograph tells a humpback’s tale
IT’s only young. But, already, this young humpback whale calf bears the scars of a harsh world. It’s the image that won the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year.
Hero husky saves injured hiker
THE seven-year-old dog pulled the hurt young woman from the river, guided her to safety and camped with her overnight until help arrived.
Woman’s ‘sick’ hunting photo goes viral
AN AMERICAN woman has been slammed on social media after she uploaded a photo of her gleefully posing in front of a disturbing scene. WARNING: Distressing images.
The secrets that could save koalas
IN A world-first study, secrets have been uncovered about koalas that will help shape their future — and you could play a vital role in it.
We’re at risk of losing an Australian icon
AMID a new call for an inquiry into Australia’s animal extinction crisis, experts worry that even one of our most iconic animals isn’t safe. WARNING: Distressing image.
Police dog performs CPR on officer
POUNDING his paws on the officer’s chest and nuzzling his neck to find a pulse, this lifesaving police dog has taken the internet by storm.
‘Unknown species’ found in China tomb
THE mysterious remains of an ape found in an ancient Chinese tomb could belong to the first primate that perished as a direct result of human activities.
Hilarious photos from World’s Ugliest Dog contest
A BULLDOG named Zsa Zsa with an absurdly long tongue won the World’s Ugliest Dog contest — but she had stiff competition.
Rat destroys more than $25,000 in cash
A HUNGRY rat has eaten more than $25,000 in cold, hard cash after sneaking into an ATM.
Man’s deadly discovery in car
HE was trying to jump-start his car when he heard an ‘unusual’ sound coming from his engine. He did not expect this.
Animal protesters’ fatal mistake
ANIMAL rights activists, police, and community members have all been caught up in a chicken farm raid that badly backfired. Warning: Graphic.
World’s smartest animal dies
KOKO, the beloved western lowland gorilla who mastered sign language, raised kittens, and famously played with Robin Williams, has died aged 46.
Dog vs cat: the smarter pet revealed
SCIENTISTS have discovered more about our furry friends, their behaviours, how they try to communicate with their owners and why some are smarter than others.
Outrage over lion shooting at zoo
A LION has been shot and killed after escaping its enclosure at a zoo in Belgium – after just two “failed anaesthetic attempts” by vets.
Two ‘panther’ sightings in two weeks
WHAT would you do if you saw an oversized cat 1.25 metres long with razor sharp teeth? Run. That’s what this terrified teen and his dog did.
Mysterious sea creature revealed
AN ANCIENT sea creature that lived in Australia has been revealed in new research — and scientists think it might be one of the weirdest.
Plastic, metal ‘found in pet food’
A MELBOURNE pet food producer’s shoddy practices are leaving hazardous particles inside the stomachs of much-loved pets, an industry insider has claimed.
Heartfelt tribute to world’s oldest orangutan
A PERTH zookeeper has penned a beautiful tribute to Puan, the world’s oldest Sumatran orangutan, describing the profound impact she had on all who met her.
Cane toad sausages are now a thing
CANE TOADS are being captured by locals before being made into sausages. But there’s a very good reason for the sickening snack.
Missing woman eaten whole by python
A WOMAN who vanished while tending her vegetable garden has been found in the belly of a seven-metre python.
Could you handle doing this bizarre job?
MEET one of the country’s most sought after taxidermists, who spends her days shut away in a lab working with dead animals — and you’d never guess the strange animal she’s working on.
Shark washes up on Bondi Beach
BEACHGOERS were shocked to discover a three-metre shark on the sand at Bondi early this morning.
More cloned monkeys in the works
THE breakthrough was described by critics as “monstrous” and a “horror show” but the Chinese scientists who cloned a pair of female monkeys say there are more clones on the way.
Common myths about sharks
MOST people think of the animal as a man-eating ferocious beast, but this man thinks what he is doing will prove otherwise.
Mysterious ‘big cat’ caught on film
FOR years there have been reports of a black panther in the Blue Mountains. But one resident now says he has caught the big cat on film.
Good moos as Penka the cow saved
A COW who wandered away from her Bulgarian herd, crossing the border into Serbia, has been saved from slaughter after famous fans like Paul McCartney publicised her plight.
Shark head impaled on fence
A GRISLY sight confronted volunteer workers at a Marine Rescue base at the weekend. WARNING: Graphic images.
Australia’s extinction crisis
OUR threatened species list is growing but there’s a few species we need to watch out for — and some you might never have even heard of.
Dolphin discovery will make your heart explode
JUST when you thought you couldn’t adore dolphins any more, a new biology study has revealed just how human-like they really are. Get ready to feel all the feels.
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