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TAMPA, UNITED STATES - NCA NewsWire Photos - FEBRUARY 09, 2024: US authorities were called to a home in Tampa Florida after they got a weird call about a Kangaroo. The pet kangaroo had seemingly escaped his home and sent authorities on a made goose chase. Police had responded to a call about a loose kangaroo that had gotten trapped in an apartment complex's pool area. Picture: Handout via NCA NewsWire, *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

‘A roo on the loose’: bizarre call to cops

It’s the last thing US authorities thought they’d be dealing with but when a concerned woman called about seeing a kangaroo by her pool, police jumped into action.

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Silhouette of a woman during sunset. Picture: Rendy Novantino

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Australia’s massive cancer breakthrough

Australia is on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate one type of cancer as a public health concern.

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This handout image released on February 7, 2024 by Animea Studio - Observatoire de Paris - PSL, IMCCE - shows an artist's impression of the 400-km diameter Mimas, one of Saturnâs small moons. Astronomers compare it to the Death Star from Star Wars, but it turns out to be more hospitable than imagined: Mimas, a small moon of Saturn, contains an unlikely liquid ocean under its icy surface, ideal for the appearance of life, according to a study published on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Frederic Durillon / Animea Studio | Observatoire de Paris - PSL, IMCCE / AFP) / - NO Editorial use - NO Marketing campaign / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Shock find on Saturn moon Mimas

An unexpected discovery has been made on one of Saturn’s moons with scientists claiming that “something is happening inside”.

Man and his dog in car

Tragic update in violent dog attack

A woman has suffered serious injuries to her chest and limbs after a staffy dog attacked her at home.

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Mystery blob washes up on WA beach.

Mystery creature causes stir on Aussie beach

A mysterious ‘blob’ creature confused locals after it washed up on a WA beach, but the sea creature may have been identified.

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Mystery ‘blobs’ appear on beach

Many Aussies were left scratching their heads after images of the “odd blobs”, which appeared on a popular beach, were shared to social media.

UNSPECIFIED - OCTOBER 28: Thailand, Bangkok, Crocodile swimming with open jaws (Photo by DEA / G.SIOEN/De Agostini via Getty Images)

Crazy way farmer survived croc attack

Cattle producer Colin Deveraux had an extremely lucky escape when a 3.2m crocodile attacked him. What happened next saved his life.

Good guy motorcyclist sees massive spider on P-platers car

Good guy motorcyclist sees massive spider on P-platers car

A motorcyclist has tried lending a hand to a P-plater driving around with a massive huntsman on their car.

Swimmers shocked by sharks at Bondi. Picture: TikTok

‘Look out’: Chilling shark moment at Bondi

Terrifying footage has captured swimmers’ reaction after coming into close proximity to sharks lurking at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Extremely rare platypus spotted in NSW

Extremely rare platypus spotted in NSW

Researches have discovered a rare species of platypus living in Northern NSW.

Due to a tilt in the planet’s axis of orbit, earth sees the planet from the side for a short period every 13.5 to 15.7 years. Picture: NASA

Saturn’s rings will ‘vanish’ in 2025

Stargazers should enjoy Saturn’s rings while they last as NASA confirms the planet’s hoops will vanish from view in 18 months.

Unique white Platypus found in Aussie creek prompts conservation concerns. Picture: Louise Streeting

‘Extraordinary’ albino Aussie wildlife spotted

Discovery of an extremely rare white platypus in Northern NSW has raised urgent calls for more substantial conservation efforts in Australia.

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A Great White Shark has been sited this morning at Haunted Bay, Maria Island. PIC: SUPPLIED - GENERIC.

Fisherman injured in nightmare shark attack

Shark alerts have been issued after a man is understood to have been attacked by a lemon shark while spear fishing off a remote island.

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Monster shark attack victim named

The 55-year-old surfer, who is believed to have died after he was mauled by a great white on Tuesday, has been named.

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