3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (369+ words) A whale that was found washed up on a South Australian beach is to be tested for the deadly H5 bird flu strain. A juvenile whale that has washed up on a South Australian beach is set to be tested for…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (268+ words) A shark has been spotted lurking near one of Sydney’s most popular beaches. One of Sydney’s most popular beaches was evacuated after a shark was spotted lurking nearby. A drone operator from Surf Life Saving NSW spotted a shark lurking…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (734+ words) A “frightening” encounter with a dive-bombing magpie sparked a “eureka” moment for this British ex-pat. When Jon Clark swapped his native Britain for a new life Down Under, he knew some of the threats posed by Aussie wildlife. However, he…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (156+ words) A wild parrot had to be rescued on Sunday, August 30, after its head got wedged in a balcony railing in California. San Francisco Animal Care & Control (SFACC) said the green parrot’s head had gotten stuck between two pieces of glass…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (609+ words) The influencer who enraged Aussies for snatching a baby wombat from its mother has been sentenced over a fresh animal bungle. The influencer who sparked outrage after she filmed herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother on an Australian…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (693+ words) A new car feature perfected on cows has come to Australia, with its proponents claiming it will make our roads much safer. Indian car maker Mahindra now offers a technology that can detect cows and apply the car’s brakes for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (127+ words) News.com.au A 'world-first' cancer treatment has saved a python at Chester Zoo after a tumour destroyed part of her jaw. The 23-year-old python, named after Hollywood star Jodie Foster, has been confirmed cancer-free after being the first snake…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (216+ words) Three baby Mexican spider monkeys rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade were settling into their new home at the Nashville Zoo, recently shared footage shows. The zoo released this video showing the monkeys, named Miso, Matcha, and Mei, who…...