‘Swanasaurus’ freaking scientists out
SCIENTISTS are stumped by a newly discovered dino fossil — with a swanlike neck, razor-sharp “killer claws” and a duck-billed snout.
Animals
New marsupial lion species discovered
AUSSIE researchers have discovered a new species of extinct marsupial lion that roamed the country 18 million years ago.
Angry wombat’s weeks-long rampage
A VICIOUS wombat that spent weeks attacking people around a small Tasmanian town has been captured and killed.
Possum ‘drunk’ after bottle shop break-in
AN American opossum was nursing a serious hangover after the rascally marsupial broke into a Florida bottle shop and got stuck into a bottle of bourbon.
Three horses killed by lightning strikes
THREE horses were killed instantly by a lightning strike during the storms as their owner watched on in horror last night.
Vigilante charged over croc stunt
A “VIGILANTE” who interfered while conservation workers were removing a crocodile trap with a 4m beast inside has been snapped up by authorities.
Selfie sticks ‘freaking out’ penguins
SENSITIVE little penguins have been given extra security after sickening attacks and visitors ramming selfie sticks into their burrows.
Blue Planet II has a new animal hero
THERE are some exhilarating animal battles taking place in the depths of the ocean and David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II has provided the internet with a new favourite moment.
How bad is it when a fly lands on food?
YOU might think it’s alright to eat food after a single fly lands on it. A new study has revealed the disgusting reason you should do the opposite.
Tiger escapes from Paris circus
A TIGER terrified people in Paris after it escaped a circus and prowled nearby streets and a train station.
Swimmer’s bloody ‘great white’ sighting
A MAN has been left bloodied after his mate pointed out a great white shark following him in waters of a NSW beach. Here’s how he escaped.
Meet the pet-saving superheroes
THEY’VE abseiled down a building to recover a lost pet chameleon and saved an Egyptian goose. Now, they’ve pulled off another high-flying rescue.
‘Bin chicken’ to be Aussie bird of the year
VOTING is underway to crown Australia’s 2017 Bird of the Year and one dumpster diving, bin-juice loving competitor is the unlikely frontrunner.
White croc spotted in Adelaide River
A white croc nicknamed Pearl has grabbed the attention of the public after being spotted in the Adelaide River
Does hunting save endangered animals?
HUNTERS have sparked outrage posing for photos with their big-game kills — but could it save rhinos, elephants and lions from the brink of extinction?
Dangerous snake sightings close wetlands
AN Adelaide wetlands has been closed to the public until further notice due to a high number of venomous snakes.
Man’s love-bait relationship with croc
SHOCKING footage of a man getting up close and personal with a crocodile has prompted warnings from local experts, who say the animals cannot be tamed.
Man charged with stealing 150 goats
POLICE have charged a man who they suspect has stolen more than 150 goats in the far west of NSW.
Trump backtracks on elephant trophies
DONALD Trump said that he was temporarily reversing his decision to lift the Obama-era ban on importing big game hunting trophies.
Australia’s most beloved goat is dead
TRIBUTES are pouring in for Aussie legend Gary the Goat, who shot to fame through a partnership with his comedian handler.
Trump to allow elephant ‘trophies’
DONALD Trump has decided to let big game hunters like his sons — Eric and Donald Jr — import the heads of elephants into the US.
Beachgoer’s close call with deadly snake
PERTH beachgoers had their relaxing weekends interrupted when a deadly snake slithered in-between sunbakers and settled under a woman’s towel.
‘Devastating’ bat massacre site found
LOCALS have spoken about the harrowing scene they stumbled upon after hearing gunshots. One rescuer said she’d never seen anything so awful.
Tarantula vs wasp: Who wins?
DRAMATIC video has captured nature at its finest as a massive tarantula is locked in brutal battle with a hawk wasp half its size.
Surfer bitten by a shark off Avoca Beach
A DOCTOR who was mauled by a shark on the Central Coast on Monday was left with a series of puncture wounds to his shoulder.
Surfer’s incredible shark attack punch
A BRITISH doctor who was attacked by a shark at a NSW beach says he owes surfer Mick Fanning a beer after escaping with a punch to the shark’s head.
Terrifying dinosaur-era shark captured
A SEA creature with a body like a snake, but the jaws of a shark has been captured by fisherman off the coast of Portugal.
Cloning hope for frozen cave lion cub
THEY were one of the most fearsome predators of the ice age. Now, a perfectly preserved cave lion cub could bring the species back to life.
Dreamworld defends tiger slap
EMBATTLED Dreamworld has responded after a video taken by a parkgoer appears to show a tiger handler striking one of the animals.
Kangaroo attack: ‘It was in a bad mood’
A NSW man who treats local kangaroos to jam and cream on toast has been attacked by one of the apparently ungrateful marsupials.
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