Wild moment huge hawk thinks toddler is a snack
Hopefully the hawk eventually got a meal, preferably one that isn’t a child.
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Aussie zoo reveals name of adorable newborn rhino calf
More than 360,000 people had the opportunity to cast their vote to name this gentle giant.
Quick-thinking zookeepers save kitten from tiger enclosure
Not to worry little guy, you’ve still got eight lives left.
“Alien” sea creatures drift under the sea off Victoria
The two wandering sea anemones were spotted moving underwater off the Victorian coast
Yoga studio offers relax-sssing opportunity to practice with pythons
Would you try it?
Amazing aurora glows from sunrise in space
Now that’s what you call a view that is out of this world!
Melbourne’s chubby penguin chick finally has gender revealed
Congrats Pesto, talk about a peng-win!
Heartwarming moment surfer saves struggling bird
This kind-hearted surfer gave this bird a second chance at life.
Leopard stuns crowd as it roams busy neighbourhood
What do you even do in this situation?
Rogue emu spotted wandering around suburban USA
What a life that emu has, no work, no taxes, just existing.
Rescue dog has incredible encounters with whales
What a great way to spend time with your best fur-iend.
Why Aussie island is no swim paradise
K’gari may be the largest sand island and one of the most beautiful places in the world, but recent shark catches may have some visitors thinking twice about taking a dip. SEE THE PHOTOS
Rare photos as bird takes out snake
A snake catcher has revealed how crazy the season will be after a photographer captured stunning and rare photos of a bird snagging a giant sea snake. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEOS
Aussie sanctuary welcomes adorable Tasmanian Devil joeys
This new litter of four Tassie Devils marks a major milestone for the Healesville Sanctuary.
Tourists surprised by hilarious attraction in Istanbul
Would you visit “The Boulder”?
‘Alien visit’ trend is ‘spiralling out of control’
An expert has sounded the alarm over a massive surge in the number of reported UFO sightings around the world in recent months.
Grandad ‘ripped in half’ by crocodile
A grandfather has been killed by a crocodile near his home in Indonesia. His wife found his clothes and phone on the banks of a river.
Major change coming to owning a cat
New laws on cat ownership have already been introduced in some states.
Macaw flies down and lands on car in Melbourne
man spotted at traffic lights whistling when a macaw flies down and lands in car
New red panda ‘branches out’ in Melbourne zoo
Melbourne Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of Scarlet, a vibrant two-year-old red panda,
Chilling photos show ‘saltmen’ mummies
Haunting photos have captured what happened to a handful of mine workers who became mummified in a salt mine in Iran.
Two roos have a biff at a campsite
Kangaroos caught in boxing match in the middle of campground.
Super-rare wombat caught on camera in QLD
Researchers sat through over 100 hours of footage before finally seeing the little mammal.
‘Snapped’: Horror moment bear mauls trainer
Russian circus trainer Sergei Prichinich is lucky to be alive after his nearly 226kg bear costar, named Donut, recently went full attack mode…
Bizarre moment men rescue crocodile using a scooter
This isn’t something you see everyday.
Tragic update for top tourist attraction
There’s been a tragic update in one of the penguins who shot to fame after news of their same-sex relationship. The penguins were together for six years.
Decoded omen tablets predict grim future
Ancient astronomers of Babylon appear to have been poetically on the money when it comes to foretelling the future, and it makes worrying reading.
Farmers ‘disgusted’ over Albo joke
An off-the-cuff joke made by the Prime Minister at a prestigious agriculture awards dinner has left farmers feeling insulted.
Mystery as 25 dead cows found in paddock
An investigation has been launched after 25 dead cows were discovered in a rural paddock in Western Australia.
‘Otherworld’: Huge CIA alien secret exposed
A former senior adviser to multiple US presidents has claimed he was briefed on “otherworld technologies” by a top CIA official.
Cheeky seals make waves with new underwater puzzle feeder
These seals had their fins full trying to fish their food out of puzzle feeders.
‘Non-human’: Image exposes worrying theory
The head of a secret Pentagon UFO program has made an extraordinary claim about encounters with unidentified craft.
Dog trainer’s alleged knife attack
A dog trainer working in an exclusive seaside suburb is behind bars on remand after allegedly attacking a man with a knife.
Hotel worker sleeps while cheeky bear breaks in
A hotel worker in China received a rude awakening when a bear decided to break in.
Heartbreaking moment caged chimp begs for water
The poor ape can be seen with an outstretched arm, holding a bottle, seemingly asking for a drink
Killer ‘people hunter’ croc on loose
A fisherman was killed by a croc last year. Authorities say they got the animals involved, but locals tell a different story.
‘Died in agony’: Scary truth about mummy
Haunting new details have emerged about an ancient Egyptian mummy whose face has been locked in a ‘scream’ for 3500 years.
Aussies warned after shock find on lawn
A horrified woman has shared a photo on social media after making a ‘baffling’ discovery on a suburban lawn. Warning: Distressing
‘Rare’ moment fisherman slapped by whale’s tail
A fisherman was rushed to hospital after he was slapped in the face by a whale’s tail in what authorities are describing as an ‘extremely rare’ encounter.
Inside the NASA astronauts’ space nightmare
The massive rescue effort for two astronauts stuck in space has hit another major setback, raising more questions than answers.
Trans chaos hits ‘Women Will Speak’ rally
A women’s rights rally collapsed into chaos on Saturday after a counter Transgender Liberation protest showed up.
Dingo attack puts young girl in hospital
Paramedics have flown a girl to hospital after she was bitten by a dingo at a popular tourist getaway.
‘Hacked to pieces’: Fury over sick act
Aussie fishermen are in the firing line after divers made a sickening discovery that left them shocked and saddened.
Adorable endangered babies welcomed at Adelaide Zoo
Zookeepers have welcomed two threatened Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby joeys to their family.
Endangered species of possum make return to Australia’s Red Centre
These little critters were completely extinct in Central Australia, until now.
Terrifying moment fearless dogs face-off against two lions
These guard dogs deserve a raise after this encounter.
Aussie Stonehenge find changes everything
Stonehenge has captured the imaginations of countless tourists for generations and now a pair of Aussies have unlocked one of its biggest secrets.
Outrage over man slapping beached whale’s tail
A man was scolded by onlookers after running up to a dead whale on a beach in Torrance, California
Adorable pooches caught red-handed committing pet-ty crimes
Police are on the lookout for these cheeky pets.
Orangutan discovers its reflection for the first time
POV: you see your reflection in the morning.
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