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Cannibalism follows killer sex session for marsupial

Cannibalism follows killer sex session for marsupial

Research has found a mini-marsupial eats its own after males die due to their large testes following mating sessions that can last up to 14 hours.

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

The health of little penguins inhabiting Western Australia's coastline is at risk due to warmer sea temperatures.

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

A leading greyhound trainer who claims he was set up by activists after an animal tail was found at his property has had his lifetime ban overturned.

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Dingo euthanised after attacks on K'gari

Dingo euthanised after attacks on K'gari

A dingo has been euthanised after attacking a man and two children on Queensland's K'gari island.

Man bitten by dingo in another attack on popular island

Man bitten by dingo in another attack on popular island

A man standing next to his vehicle on K'gari has been bitten by a dingo in the sixth incident in about a month at the Queensland tourist spot.

Croc attack leaves nine-year-old in critical condition

Croc attack leaves nine-year-old in critical condition

A child was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being bitten by a crocodile in a remote area of the Northern Territory.

Tracking option raised after dingo bites girl on K'gari

Tracking option raised after dingo bites girl on K'gari

Rangers have increased patrols and are keeping an eye on tourist behaviour around dingoes on the island of K'gari after a girl was bitten multiple times.

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Owners fined, banned for neglecting dog's allergies

Owners fined, banned for neglecting dog's allergies

Owners fined, banned for neglecting dog's allergies

Owners fined, banned for neglecting dog's allergies

A FIFO worker and his wife can keep their cats but have been handed fines after their dog was found in decrepit conditions.

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

A woman bitten by a highly venomous snake while lying in bed has been flown to hospital from a remote Queensland property.

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

A young girl has been bitten by a dingo in the second attack in as many weeks on a popular Queensland tourist spot.

'Cold blooded' $1.2m native lizard export ring busted

'Cold blooded' $1.2m native lizard export ring busted

'Cold blooded' $1.2m native lizard export ring busted

'Cold blooded' $1.2m native lizard export ring busted

More than 250 lizards worth about $1.2 million on the black market in Hong Kong have been found after police raids on an alleged crime gang.

Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo

Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo

Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo

Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo

A seven-year-old girl is the latest victim in a string of dingo incidents on a popular tourist island, with authorities working to identify the animal.

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

The endangered Macquarie perch has been given new protections in a bid to re-establish wild populations of the native fish in Victoria's waterways.

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Teenage boy killed by shark at remote SA beach

Emergency services have pulled the body of a teenage boy from the water off a remote beach in South Australia after he was attacked by a shark.

Avoid these Christmas treats that pose threats to pets

Food and drink items on Christmas tables around Australia may be fine for humans but pose serious health risks to pets, the RSPCA warns.

'Fascinating': red crabs marching on Christmas Island

Tens of millions of red crabs are scurrying to the coast of Christmas Island, in one of the world's most colourful annual mass migrations.

Urgent plan to save red handfish from extinction

Scientists will relocate critically endangered red handfish to a Tasmanian facility to save the species from extinction during forecast marine heatwaves.

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Partial export suspension after abattoir cruelty claims

An abattoir accused of animal cruelty has been given a "green light" to process lambs but faces conditions and a partial export suspension.

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek wants the book thrown at criminals who attempt to traffic Australian wildlife.

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.

Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters

A 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters at a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.

'Humane' repeat-shooting of brumbies during trial cull

Hundreds of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park have been shot dead as part of a trial of aerial shooting to control feral horse numbers.

Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims

The Department of Defence has been charged under workplace safety laws after soldiers suffered significant injuries including crocodile bite and claw wounds.

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