Dolphin spotted in Melbourne’s Yarra River probably hunting prey, researcher says
A dolphin seen swimming in the Yarra River this week is most likely chasing prey and does not…
Farmer rescues kangaroo from mud in dry dam as drought conditions hit western NSW
By Lucy Thackray, ABC News This kangaroo became trapped in swampy mud in a dry dam in Narromine.…
Where Is Michael Jackson’s Chimp Bubbles Now? Inside the Life of the Famous Ape Today
NEED TO KNOW Michael Jackson acquired his pet chimpanzee, Bubbles, in the 1980s When Bubbles became too “pugnacious,”…
Meet The Eel That Generates 800V — A Biologist Explains How It Doesn’t Electrocute Itself
At first glance, the electric eel’s abilities feel implausible. But upon a closer inspection, we find a precise,…
YouTuber uses night vision camera to record footage of giant sea creatures 700ft below “Black Magic Island”
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Highest number ever of albatrosses needing help at this time of year
An albatross found in Pirinoa after last week’s storm. Photo: LDR/Supplied The number of albatrosses brought into Wildbase…
Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World’s Oldest Penguin Turns 38
Spneb the penguin celebrates her birthday – credit, Paradise Park / SWNS A penguin believed to be the…
Teen boys’ Pāuanui shark catch-and-release video goes viral online
“Didn’t expect it to take 45 minutes and be a shark,” said Worn. A video of four boys…
Protecting wild animals has never been more urgent. But there’s a reason it can be harder than it seems.
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Barge rescue attempt for Timmy the whale in Germany gets go-ahead | Germany
German officials have given the green light for a fresh attempt to rescue a humpback whale that has…
Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road for the firs time
A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a…
Platypus gets more exotic origin story, as this bigger swimmer ruled ancient Australian lakes beside dolphins
Artist’s impression of the toothed platypus that lived 25 million years, probably with other aquatic animals including ancient…