Five ways crocodile industry will become more ‘socially acceptable’
A five-step plan to keep the croc industry ‘socially acceptable’ has launched. Here’s why it is needed.
Pets And Wildlife
Fishos call for barra weight quota to protect industry
Following changes to accessible fishing areas for commercial barramundi fishermen, there are fresh calls for a weight quota to be introduced to protect the industry.
Meet the teenagers reeling in sharks in NT waters
Kye Rykers’ 13-year-old son Blake and his mates Ryder and Deagan spend their weekends reeling in sharks all around Darwin.
‘I love it all’: Photographer captures beauty of NT for new book
Darwin based photographer and author Louise Denton’s upcoming book is the ultimate guide to the NT’s parks, reserves, outback and wetlands.
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Croc viewing platforms planned for Cahills Crossing move a step closer
One of Kakadu’s most recognised tourist spots, Cahills Crossing, is a step closer to getting two new viewing platforms later this year that will offer tourists a safe spot to catch a glimpse of crocs feeding.
NT Police mourning death of crime-fighting canine
The NT Police Force has lost one of its own after a sudden and severe illness took the life of Patrol Dog Quake.
Wright’s animal magnetism proves attractive to Claudia
Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright enjoys taking a dip in the ocean to swim with resident Tiwi Island Retreat croc Claudia …. but he warns others not to copy him.
Siberian husky’s non-verbal messages
Siberian huskies are a unique breed of dog and typically very intelligent. While some behaviours may seem abnormal, they could actually be trying to tell you something.
High croc numbers in Top End waterways prompt safety warning
More than 160 crocodiles have been removed from Top End waterways so far this year – more than two thirds of the number caught throughout 2020 and 2019 – as authorities urge locals and tourists to be croc-wise.
Mouse plague: Vet’s warning to pet owners
The mouse plague ravaging large parts of Australia has led to a spike in the deadly rodent-borne bacterial disease, leptospirosis. Here’s what to look out for.
Manton Dam closed after ‘medium’ sized croc spotted at
Manton Dam has been closed after a ‘medium’ sized saltie was spotted in the water today.
Team takes out rogue myna bird in late night Darwin Airport black op
A crack team of twitchers, airport staff and government agents have taken down a rogue myna bird that infiltrated Darwin Airport in a high stakes, two day operation under the cover of darkness.
Mystery surrounds dead 2.5m saltie discovered in Dundee
Mystery surrounds the death of a 2.5m crocodile, discovered on the banks of a popular swimming hole.
Exotic tick-borne disease killing ‘thousands’ of dogs across the NT: Vets
NT vets are raising the alarm over a fatal canine disease that they say has killed thousands of dogs in the Territory in the past year and could kill many more if it continues to spread at its current rate.
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