Supersized stick insect discovered in Australia
What could be Australia’s heaviest insect has been discovered in northern Australia’s high altitude rainforests. The supersized stick…
South Africa starts injecting rhino horns with radioactive material to curb poaching
MOKOPANE, South Africa. — A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to inject the horns of…
Litter of puppies found in shoe box, dumping a ‘common occurrence’
An Auckland non-profit organisation is furious at what it calls a deepening crisis after a litter of six…
Govt to clarify whether farm kids are safe collecting eggs and watering plants
“That includes making space for children to safely learn and contribute to farm life in ways that are…
Flesh-eating maggots are a threat. Mexico and U.S. need to be on the same page
A deadly maggot that was thought to have been eradicated is making a comeback, threatening Texas’ livestock. The…
Family unable to repair Sydney home nearly five years after landslide as boulder threat persists
It’s been years since the Kemp family have enjoyed a meal, watched TV or even slept in their…
Injured kiwi catches ‘Uber’ to the vet after roadside rescue
A late-night wildlife rescue unfolded in Arthur’s Pass on Thursday evening when an injured great spotted kiwi was…
Scientists overturn hundreds of rocks to rediscover world’s smallest-known snake
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — For nearly two decades, no one had spotted the world’s smallest-known snake. Some…
Hawke’s Bay SPCA urges pet owners to seek help instead of abandoning animals
“As a result, we have seen dogs tied to our gate and puppies/kittens left in baskets, buckets, upside…
World’s smallest known snake rediscovered in Barbados after nearly 20 years
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — For nearly two decades, no one had spotted the world’s smallest-known snake.…
Cooper Owen, 21, charged with allegedly beating and killing puppy in Newcastle
A man who allegedly bashed and killed a puppy hours after he bought it can be unmasked as…
Mountain lion attacks 4-year-old on popular trail in Olympic National Park
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — A mountain lion bit a 4-year-old who was walking with their family over…