‘Magnificent animal’: Record bull part of family’s legacy
For the team at Kaharau Angus, claiming this year’s top bull price of $220,000 represents decades of decisions…
Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo
A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen…
Australia now has bird flu. What are the risks to humans?
Australia was the only continent free of H5N1 bird flu, until last week when a brown skua was…
Newly discovered spider spins a spring-loaded trap
A bizarre species of spider from the remote rainforests of far north Queensland springs a nasty surprise when…
Family finds large snake hiding behind living room TV
June 22 (UPI) — A professional reptile wrangler was called to a Queensland, Australia, home where a large…
Record falls twice in a week as Angus bull sells for $220,000
A single Angus bull has sold for $220,000 at auction in Gisborne today, setting what industry figures say…
Company apologises for ‘unacceptable’ croc incident joke
A discount voucher company in the UK has apologised after subscribers received an email that made an insensitive…
Sick and dead birds reported in Australia as avian flu fears grow
Fears are growing a deadly avian flu strain discovered in Australia’s largest state is spreading, with 16 sick…
NZ ‘well prepared’ for bird flu as H5N1 detected in Australia
New Zealand says it’s “well prepared to respond” if bird flu reaches our shores, after the deadly H5N1…
New shark species which walks on its fins discovered in the Pacific
A research team diving in Papua New Guinea has discovered a new, highly vulnerable species of shark that…
Arrest after 3-year-old ends up in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo
Police in eastern England on overnight arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old…
More than 420 pet cats stolen for Vietnam meat trade rescued
More than 420 pet cats destined for slaughter have been rescued after police in Vietnam dismantled an alleged…