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Cassius, the largest saltwater crocodile in captivity. Captured in 1984 and bought to Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Park 3 years later, Cassius is 5.48 metres long, weighs approximately 1 tonne and is estimated to be more than 110 years old. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cassius, world’s longest crocodile dies

The 5m saltwater crocodile, thought to be more than 110 years old and weighing more than a tonne, is remembered as being a “beloved mate”.

Close-ups of transects; A) Transect 1; B) southern tip of Transect 1; C) eastern end of Transect 2. Picture: Luke Auld-Thomas

‘Hidden in plain sight’: Pics reveal lost city

Stunned archaeologists have “accidentally” located thousands of never-before-seen structures as well as an enormous ancient city.

A council in Queensland has fined two different dog owners $804 for failing to use a leash properly.Under new pet ownership laws that came into effect on 31 July 2024, if residents do not keep a dog under effective control when in a public place, there is an on-the-spot fine of $806 and can face up to $112,91- for most serious dog attack offences as well as up to 3 years imprisonment. CAMERON

Man fined $800 over common act

A Queenslander has been stung a whopping $806 for a simple mistake pet owners make all the time.

A squirrel that became famous on social media has been seized in a raid, with the animal's owner afraid New York authorities will euthanise him. Named Peanut, the squirrel was rescued by Mark Longo seven years ago after he saw its mother being hit by a car in New York City. Picture: AP

‘Best friend’: Fury as beloved squirrel killed

An internet-famous pet squirrel in New York has tragically been euthanised by authorities for one truly heartbreaking reason.

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A koala was spotted at a train station in Sydney's southwest. Picture: Transport for NSW.

Footage captures unusual train station visit

The unusual commuter wandered through the suburban train station on a ‘self-guided tour’.

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Kind-hearted diver frees fiddler ray from fishing hook

Kind-hearted diver frees fiddler ray from fishing hook

This solo diver had her hands full when she helped fiddler ray that was trapped in sea grass by a hook and fishing line.

Stranded panda cub rescued by doting mother

Stranded panda cub rescued by doting mother

The 14-month-old bear named Katyusha was playing with her mother, Ding Ding, in their enclosure at Russia’s Moscow Zoo on October 1 when she…

Aussies heartbreaking find in stomach of shark

Aussies heartbreaking find in stomach of shark

A Queensland fisherman made a shock discovery after opening up a dead shark.

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man to hospital this afternoon, after he suffered a dog bite.

Horror as camper bitten in the face by dog

A man suffered “significant” injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while camping on a private property.

Australian researchers have created a drug using a molecule from the venom of funnel-web spiders. Picture: Supplied

Surprise new role for deadly spider

The deadly venom of one of Australia’s most feared creepy-crawly critters has inspired a surprising new project.

The otter reportedly almost

Otter almost kills boy in ‘crazed attack’

A crazed otter has reportedly almost drowned a boy in a ‘crazed attack’ at a popular marina.

Hamster thrown adorable halloween party bash

Hamster thrown adorable halloween party bash

This hamster is fully embracing the spooky season.

Here are some photos taken this week in my backyard: Cockatoos visiting the pool Regards, Adrian Bohl Freshwater

Aussie birds poisoned in ‘deliberate’ move

A major probe has been launched after 20 iconic Aussie birds were found sick or dead in a suspected “deliberate” poisoning.

Here are some photos taken this week in my backyard: Cockatoos visiting the pool Regards, Adrian Bohl Freshwater

Aussie birds poisoned in ‘deliberate’ move

A major probe has been launched after 20 iconic Aussie birds were found sick or dead in a suspected “deliberate” poisoning.

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