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Australia Post workers will soon be carrying citronella spray to protect themselves from dangerous dogs. CCTV vision provided from Aus Post showing a postie being attacked by a dog. Picture: Supplied

Posties to carry protection spray

Posties will soon carry protection spray to use against dangerous dogs after new data revealed alarming escalation of incidents.

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Cockatoos in western Sydney have been observed utilising water fountains. Picture: Supplied

Cockatoos stun by learning human-like trick

Australia’s iconic bird has added an impressive skill to its repertoire, and it has left scientists stunned.

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An experienced hunter in full camouflage gear steadies his rifle while navigating through a swampy area. His outfit blends seamlessly with the surrounding foliage, and the careful handling of the firearm emphasizes responsible gun control. The setting suggests a typical hunting scene, capturing a moment of anticipation and readiness in the wild.

Unlikely backer of state’s hunting plan

A controversial plan to open up land to hunters and which could pave the way for bounty killings of feral animals has received support from an unlikely source.

Around 100 dead cats were discovered at the squalid home of a woman in southwest Japan who belonged to an animal welfare group, a local official said on Wednesday.

Truly horrific find in hoarder’s house

A sad discovery has rocked a neighbourhood in Japan after a woman’s unbelievably filthy home was investigated by authorities.

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Onlookers stunned as lighting strikes erupting volcano

Onlookers stunned as lighting strikes erupting volcano

A spectacular sight unfolded in Guatemala on Sunday, April 28, as a thunderstorm coincided with an eruption of the Volcan del Fuego near the…

Happy mothers day to all the mums out there

Happy mothers day to all the mums out there

To celebrate mother’s day here are some Aussie mums enjoying time with their kids

Hikers' terrifying near-miss with mountain lion

Hikers’ terrifying near-miss with mountain lion

Check out this terrifying footage of a Mountain Lion that frantically charged at a biologist!

Heart-stopping moment shark rams shark cage

Heart-stopping moment shark rams shark cage

Tourists off capetown , South Africa, bit off more than they could chew in a shark cage, when a shark rammed them in the water.

Adorable koala joey reunited with his mother

Adorable koala joey reunited with his mother

Keeper Hayley took Albert into her care when Elsa became unwell. Although he was the tiniest joey she’d ever raised, he’s now thriving and getting…

Cat gets exposed as serial thief

Cat gets exposed as serial thief

A Texas cat owner has hilariously exposed her cat Cleo for stealing items from all of their neighbours.

Aussie vet team wrangles 5.5m snake for checkup

Aussie vet team wrangles 5.5m snake for checkup

Staffers at the Perth Zoo, in Western Australia, demonstrated their collaborative skills as several employees held an 18-foot Burmese python…

Would you put your ARM inside an alligator's mouth?

Would you put your ARM inside an alligator’s mouth?

After a wild capture and risky procedure, the tape was successfully extracted from Houdini the alligator, who it seems was very happy for the…

Amazing moment alligator climbs over the fence

Amazing moment alligator climbs over the fence

An escapee alligator was spotted in North Carolina struggling to climb over a water side fence. But the huge reptile finally made it over

Mesmerising “breathtaking” colourful cloud appears

What one local called a “breathtaking” moment of color was seen in the clouds above the town of Oak Harbor, Ohio, on April 25.

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