Man charged after trying to sneak 163 native reptiles out of Australia
Experts say Australian wildlife remains in high demand among global criminal networks.
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Authorities rule out single venue link after child’s fatal petting zoo infection
It comes after a three-year-old girl died in hospital, where she suffered kidney failure and permanent brain damage.
Popular tourist activity wiping out Aussie dolphins, experts say
Tourists feeding wild dolphins could single-handedly push the species toward extinction twice as fast, according to new research.
Spread of bird flu puts Australia on edge
After the first mammal on the South Australian coast died of the virus, experts fear an “extinction-level event”.
Dozens of Australians evacuated from research station over bird flu fears
The government isn’t worried about their physical health – it’s the psychological toll that could cause the most damage.
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Influencer who snatched baby wombat sentenced to jail for hunting violations
Samantha Strable, 26, appeared in front of a US court this week facing at least eight charges.
Quick-thinking driver saves koala and joey from close call with truck
A Queensland couple swooped in to save mum and bub just moments before disaster struck.
Koala run over by e-bike in Brisbane
The footage was caught on dashcam, with another driver stopping to try and help the koala.
Myna birds filmed taking the train like regular Sydney commuters
A pair of laid-back myna birds were filmed taking the morning train to Artarmon - and it’s been revealed the feathered friends do the same thing every day.
‘I can handle this’: Diners cheer as NSW woman calmly wrangles ibis in restaurant
“This big damn bird flew in and no one knew what to do.”