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Extremely rare oarfish captured for first time on Great Barrier Reef

A snorkelling guide in Queensland has become the first to capture the rare oarfish on the Great Barrier Reef.

Five killed as packed stadium collapses in Colombia

Video shows the moment the wooden framework crumpled at the improvised venue.

'I could see bone': Shark victim's rescuer speaks after grisly attack

CCTV video captured the moment three "good Samaritans" helped save a US swimmer attacked by a shark.

Carp to be rebranded as 'copi' to shake off bottom-feeding image

Illinois and partner organisations have kicked off a market-tested campaign to rechristen as "copi" four species previously known collectively as Asian carp, hoping the new label will make them more attractive to US consumers.

Record-breaking python captured in Florida

A team of biologists recently hauled in the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida, US officials have said.

Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 finalists

The world's most prestigious bird photography competition has released a selection of its 2022 finalists, who are in the running to win the title across a number of categories.

'Brutal' scene plays out in Queensland backyard

A native bird proved no match for this 'ambush' predator.

Darwin publican fends off crocodile with frying pan

A Darwin publican has given a crocodile "an almighty smack on the nose" after the reptile upset the pecking order on his island.

How deadly snakes could soon save lives and heal wounds

'Venom gel' could be coming to a first-aide kit near you.

Cambodian catches world's largest recorded freshwater fish

The world's largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.

Shrieks as 200 kilogram pet tiger walks streets

Mexican narcos' fascination with exotic animals was on display this week after a 200 kilogram tiger was spotted wandering the streets.

'Lost' species rediscovered after more than 100 years

Occasionally an animal believed lost is miraculously rediscovered. Here are some of the "re-found" species of the last decade.

Push for native wildlife to be allowed as pets

A NSW biologist says the government must consider allowing some native Aussie fauna to be kept as pets in order to conserve the species.

'Unique' polar bear population found in surprise habitat

The bears are living without access to sea ice, thought crucial to the species' survival.

Cats could wipe out the remaining 500 of these Aussie animals

Feral cats could wipe out the last remaining members of an endangered Australian species, already on the brink of extinction following the Black Summer bushfires.

Whale escapes after getting tangled in shark net, returns to calf

A humpback whale who became trapped in a shark net off the Gold Coast this morning has been freed, returning to her calf.

Forestry corporation fined for causing 'actual harm' to koalas

A New South Wales judge has punished the state's forestry corporation for contributing to the "actual harm" of koalas near the NSW mid-north coast.

Rare baby wombat arrives at Victorian wildlife park

See baby animals as they are welcomed to zoos around the world.

Breeding of iconic dog could be banned in UK, study warns

A new study has warned the breeding of English bulldogs could be outlawed in the UK if more "moderate characteristics" aren't sought.

Zoo elephant Happy is not a person, US court rules

Happy the elephant may be intelligent and deserving of compassion, but she cannot be considered a person being illegally confined to the Bronx Zoo, New York's top court has ruled.

Photo of shark from below pushed free-diver 'to the limits'

The Instagram account Carved Banks posted this photo of a shark from beneath, captured while free diving off Seal Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Plea for help after mysterious figure captured on zoo camera

The black-and-white image depicts a figure that is standing up on what appears to be two legs and has what looks like two arms and a head that resembles a dog.

Hero dog dies nearly a month after terrifying attack

A brave dog who loved cuddles has died after sustaining serious injuries battling a fierce predator.

Camera attached to tiger shark shows how apex predators hunt

A world-first study has given researchers the chance to hunt through a tiger shark's eyes.

Deer population wreaking havoc in Brisbane's south west

Residents in Brisbane's south west are being warned of a growing deer population wandering suburban streets, blocking roads and ruining native bushland.

Chickens used to live in the treetops before we started eating them

A breakthrough from English researchers has turned the long-believed history of chickens and humans on its head.

Humpback whale rescued from fishing gear off the Gold Coast

A humpback whale has been rescued off the Gold Coast after becoming entangled in rope and marine buoys.

'Gator vs shark': Florida fisherman shocked as creatures square off

A Florida fisherman is reeling after having an encounter with not one, but two, man-eating beasts.

Florida man 'killed in alligator attack' while searching for Frisbees

A witness told detectives the victim was known to sell discs back to people within the park.

'Rare' whale with curved tail spotted off popular Sydney beach

A photographer was flying his drone early on Tuesday when he saw something that stopped him in his tracks.

Could dogs be better than RATs at sniffing out COVID-19?

Highly-trained dogs blessed with up to 300 million scent receptors can sniff out COVID-19 infections better than some scientific testing methods

Puppy nearly dies after being left in esky during Sydney polar blast

A 10-week-old puppy has nearly died after it was found inside an esky in western Sydney while temperatures plummeted across the city yesterday.

'It mongreled me good': Man attacked by massive roo in Victoria

Shocking vision has emerged of a man being viciously attacked by a kangaroo in central Victoria.

The fanged Aussie species facing dire threat of extinction

Australia is one of the most "reptile-rich" regions on earth, but this could soon change if a new study proves correct.

'Concern' after ocean animal spotted in French river

Fears are mounting for an animal heading up France's Seine River with authorities spotting a concerning sign.

'Dragon of death' with nine-metre wingspan unearthed

A giant flying reptile that lived alongside the dinosaurs has been uncovered from a rocky outcrop in Argentina.

Turtle takes on tiger shark off Western Australia's coast

A turtle's terrifying encounter with a hungry tiger shark has been captured off the coast of Ningaloo in Western Australia.

Australians urged to protect 'what animals we've got left' after fires and floods

Wildlife experts are urging Australians to drive carefully to avoid unnecessary roadkill as native animal numbers plummet following years of natural disasters.

Beck is part of the only family in Australia with rare condition

Victorian mother Beck Webber is one in a handful of people in the world to be diagnosed with a degenerative condition, which doctors say could end her life within a decade.

Vet's delicate mission to save venomous snake in 'sticky situation'

A very small, dangerous, patient had to be treated with the uttermost care this week.

Massive eight-metre carcass washes up on beach

The animal had "multiple wounds" and was "most likely already lifeless" when it reached the shore.

Vet warning after 'unusual' paralysis tick found in Sydney

A Sydney vet has discovered deadly paralysis ticks on a cat in "highly unusual" circumstances.

Rare deep-sea whale washes up on beach

It has 'tusk-like' teeth and is rarely seen by humans.

Wisconsin couple kills bear that attacked them in their home

A Wisconsin couple say they killed a bear that attacked them inside their home after they spotted it eating from their bird feeder.

Underwater volcano with sharks living in it starts erupting

New satellite data provides proof "one of the most active submarine volcanoes in the Pacific" has entered an eruptive phase.

Dramatic rescue of kangaroo and her joey from Adelaide office

When warehouse manager Andrew Hargreaves arrived at his office in Richmond this morning, he was shocked to find a kangaroo was hopping around inside.

Queensland community works to save beached minke whale

A Queensland community has worked together to rescue a stranded dwarf minke whale, who became trapped in shallow waters this morning.

Loyal dog protects woman from terrifying mountain lion attack

A US woman who was attacked by a mountain lion says her pet dog jumped to her defence and was badly wounded in protecting her.

Why you don't want to buy this species as a pet

You can buy this recently discovered blue-legged tarantula as a pet, but one scientist warns you shouldn't.

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