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.
Pets And Wildlife
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.
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Why every dog must have its day
With more than 3.5 million Australian households owning a dog, it’s about time we put our four-legged friends on the pedestal they deserve. Introducing the week-long celebration of our Dogs of Oz.
Our farmers’ best friends
The current drought is one of the worst on record. Farmers are facing ruin across the country. For many, one constant has been helping during these trying times – their dogs.
How families, singles benefit from canine friends
New dog owners have lower levels of loneliness within three months of getting a furry friend, according to researchers at Sydney University. See the dog-friendly activities near you.
Buff bods, dad bods and cute dogs
Every year, men in uniform (firefighters, we salute you) strip down and grab some puppies to pose often in the name of charity. This is a gallery of pin-ups and Puppies. Proceed with caution.
Why dogs find humans so confusing
If you feel like your dog doesn’t understand what you want, you are right. Turns out we do lots of things that leave them baffled.
Our loved dogs of the small screen
Nostalgia warning: these dogs are so well-known and loved, they’re remembered by their first names. They are the pooches who have entertained, educated and opened our hearts through the years.
Wrangler Wright’s Michelin Croc update
CROC Wrangler Matt Wright has an update on his mission to rescue a crocodile strangled by a tyre in Indonesia, with plans revealed for what he’ll do next
The life of a dog influencer: ‘It’s one party after another’
AMAZING PICTURES: Their wardrobes are stocked with designer gear and their diaries are chokka with parties. Our paparazzi photographer was at the latest must-do dog influencer event.
How BJ the dog saved a brave cop’s anguish
The nightmares began when former officer Damien Buckley was forced to shoot dead a Tinder stalker who had stabbed a female doctor 11 times. He thought he couldn’t live with his daily anguish — until he met his PTSD BJ.
Australia’s top dog and cat breeds revealed
Australians love their pets but not all animals are created equal. Here are the top dog and cat breeds for 2019. Is yours on the list?
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