The rescued pets of Irma and Harvey
WHEN two hurricanes smashed into the south of the US, it wasn’t just people fleeing — countless pets were displaced. These rescue pictures will warm your heart.
Animals
Ghostly white giraffes spotted
TWO giraffes have stepped out of the scrub in Kenya and into the hearts of the world. The otherworldly mother and calf may be an evolutionary step.
Lots of new spider species discovered
ARACHNOPHOBES beware. We’re discovering new species of a spider at an alarming rate with five a few weeks ago and two just yesterday.
Mystery fanged sea beast found on beach
IN THE aftermath Hurricane Harvey a fanged sea creature with no eyes washed up in Texas City, leaving experts searching for answers.
Night owls become freedom flyers
SIX orphaned barn owls chicks have been released back home in Clare Valley after their nesting branch broke, leaving them near death.
Rogue cow on the run at Parliament
A STEER brought to Parliament House in Perth for a promotion got loose of its handler and hoofed it, causing pandemonium. See the footage.
The strange new behaviour of elephants
THERE is a sad reason behind a new behaviour elephants have learned in East Africa as researchers desperately look for a solution.
The worst spot for fatal shark attacks
SWIMMERS beware: One of Sydney’s most popular swimming spots also has a dark past — the six most recent fatal shark attacks have all occurred there.
Long-lost bird found near Lake Eyre
A SIMPLE feather found in the lining of a bird’s nest near Lake Eyre has stunned the nation’s scientists and rewritten a part of our state’s history.
City putting koalas above progress
THE overwhelming majority of Gold Coast residents have stuck up for Australia’s beloved natives after excessive land clearing almost made koalas homeless.
Seaquariam slammed for abandoning orca
DESPITE calling the park home for over 40 years, Lolita was abandoned in an uncovered tank during the fierce storm.
Tiger hunt: ‘I know it’s a thylacine’
A TEAM of Tasmanian thylacine trackers has released footage of what they believe is proof a population of thylacines continues to live in the island state.
Why you should eat kangaroo meat
THE number of kangaroos in Australia has nearly doubled in recent years, and we need to do something about it.
Capturing our wonderful, wild world
FINALISTS in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed and the stunning images have to be seen to be believed.
Shark attack surfer ‘luckiest man’
MATES of surfer who survived an attack by a great white shark near Byron Bay say he was “stoked” to walk away, after his board was snapped in half.
Paraplegic girl bloodied in rat attack
A PARAPLEGIC French girl was severely bloodied after rats swarmed her bedroom and devoured parts of her body while she slept.
These birds will leave you breathless
FROM flamingoes feeding chicks to stunning birds caught mid-flight, these photos show our fine-feathered friends as you’ve never seen them before.
Wombat pees on surprised Plibersek
DEPUTY Labor leader Tanya Plibersek has brushed off a sticky situation in parliament today after a wombat urinated all over her hands.
Five new peacock spiders discovered
WITH striking patterns of parallel red lines that make it look like a circuit board, this is one of five new peacock spiders discovered in Australia.
‘Bloody oath. It tried to eat me’
A FAMILY thought they had a carpet python stuck underneath a tarp at their Gold Coast home. How wrong they were. SEE THE VIDEO.
Can you spot the snake in this photo?
A DRIVER got a major surprise when he discovered an uninvited passenger hitching a ride under the bonnet of his car.
New hunt for Tasmanian Tigers in Qld
SUSPECTED Tasmanian Tiger sightings in Queensland have reignited a search for the elusive masupial far from their traditional home.
Police dog killed in training exercise
A POLICE dog has been tragically killed when it was hit by a passing car during a routine training exercise.
Largest ever ‘sea dragon’ discovered
SCIENTISTS have stumbled upon the largest ever Ichthyosaurus — the so-called ‘sea dragon’ — in a museum after it was mislabelled.
The bizarre creature invading our suburbs
THEY’RE feisty and seemingly fearless. Once only found in the bush, it’s the native Australian animal that’s taking over the city.
Buffalo runs amok in school classroom
A WATER buffalo has wreaked havoc on an NT classroom in a terrifying attack that saw the animal charge through the building.
Man’s new best friend?
THIS animal is known for terrorising Australians at barbecues, but experts now say they are capable of forming long friendships like dogs.
Lost newborn whale euthanised
A STRANDED newborn whale with its umbilical cord still attached has been euthanised on a Queensland beach because its mum couldn’t be found.
Shocking Chinese fishing boat pics
TWENTY Chinese fishermen have been jailed and fined $7.5 million after photos emerged of their illegal haul. Warning: Graphic
Outrage after kangaroo’s throat slit
A MAN has savagely killed a kangaroo by slitting its throat in a disturbing video that has prompted animal advocates to launch an investigation. WARNING: Graphic
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