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Mother koala

Koala’s healing hug from its mum

The touching moment a koala joey was reunited with its mum following a traumatic car accident has warmed hearts across the country. See the photos of the cutest koala cuddle

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Supplied image of the Large Whale Disentanglement Team, volunteers at ORRCA and NSW Police Force Marine Rescue NSW, to free a young 2 to 3-year-old whale from entangled ropes earlier this week of Sydney's Northern Beaches.   , Originally spotted late Sunday afternoon off Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this young 11-tonne whale was tracked by ORRCA volunteers so that our disentanglement team could take to the water and try to free it.   , The team made multiple cuts and removed several rope loops from the whale’s body. Two small pieces of rope remain on the whale; we expect them to naturally fall off in time. Pic: ORRCA Australia. **Imagery disclaimer** Special permission was given for this drone to be flown within 100 metres of the whale to assist in disentanglement activities.

Whale free after daring rescue

Rescuers risked their lives to free a whale that was tangled in rope off Australia’s east coast. But why are whale rescues so dangerous and how can we stop such situations from happening?

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Sugar Bag Bees on flowers

Sugarbag honey ‘the bee’s knees’

Honey from Australia’s stingless ‘sugarbag’ bee has been found to have amazing antimicrobial properties, meaning it could be used to heal infections. But what gives it its amazing power?

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Flock of sheep in China rush rest stop and throw down the coffees like they own the joint. Picture: Newsflare via Reuters Connect

Latte-loving sheep guzzles coffee

Table manners were missing in action as a flock of sheep crashed a casual coffee catch up in China – should someone have stopped this woolly wag from chugging the caffeine? TAKE OUR POLL

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A scorpion was caught in the kitchen of a Sydney northern beaches home.

Scorpion surprise in Aussie home

A straying scorpion caused quite a stir after it was found cruising around a suburban kitchen – but this creepy-crawly turned out to be the one who needed saving. Find out what happened

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, , An exuberant gorilla at Werribee Open Range Zoo is challenging the common belief that this species avoids the rain – and he’s making quite a splash doing it., , , The 25-year-old silverback, Ganyeka, has been filmed on discreet keeper cameras enthusiastically enjoying the rain, putting a cheeky spin on the classic phrase ‘singing in the rain’. Picture: Zoos Victoria

Gorilla caught playing in the rain

Discreetly placed cameras have captured the wonderful moment a gorilla decided to let loose and play in the rain after his brother took shelter from the wet weather. Watch the funny footage here

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Valerie the Dachshund turns three! Picture: The Paws Room

Happy Birthday! Valerie turns three

She’s the mischievous pup who captured the world’s attention after spending 529 days missing on a Kangaroo Island – now Valerie is celebrating back home with her big 3rd birthday bash

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Artist impression of Diamantinasaurus matildae (Judy). Picture: Travis Tischler

Dino’s dinner studied from fossils

The last meal of a sauropod that roamed the earth 95 million years ago has been identified from fossilised remains using advanced geothermal analysis. So what did the giant dinosaur eat?

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LION CUBS DEBUT AT DUBBO ZOO, , Three lion cubs have officially made their public debut at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo., , The cubs, the third litter born to mum Marion and dad Lwazi, have been gradually introduced to their father and siblings over the past couple of months., , They have now had a chance to explore the Lion Pride Lands habitat, which Keeper Bridget Kaitler said had been a real treat for those guests lucky enough to get a glimpse of them in the last week., , “It’s been really nice to see all three cubs out with their family, and it has been especially nice to see that our visitors love watching them just as much as we do,” Bridget said., , “Guests can now see our lions playing with each other and the cubs learning lots of stalking behaviours. You’ll see the older sisters stalking the cubs, and they stalk their older sisters as well., , “It’s also great to see their interactions with their dad Lwazi. They are so obsessed with him, wherever he goes they follow him and want to jump all over him and get in his tail and his mane.”, , The cubs’ birth brought the lion population at Taronga Western Plains Zoo to 11, with 9 in the main pride including the newest cubs, their parents and their big sisters Amali, Imani, Mara and Zawadi., , Sub-adult males Bahati and Jabari, born as part of Marion and Lwazi’s second litter in October 2023, have now moved away from the pride to form their own bachelor coalition., , In the wild, male lions leave their pride as they reach sexual maturity, a natural safeguard to maintain genetic diversity. The young males form coalitions, and then either form their own pride or live out their lives as bachelors., , “We took our cues from the lions themselves,” Bridget said., , “When we were doing those cub introductions, we saw some signs from Marion and the oldest sisters that it was time for the boys to make their own way., , “We made the decision to separate the boys so they’re now a bachelor group.”, , The best time to see the cubs is between 10:30am and 3pm daily on the smaller of the Zoo’s two Lion Pride Lands habitats., , Brothers Bahati and Jabari can be seen on the largest Lion Pride Lands habitat, where guests can enter the lions’ den on board the Zoo’s purpose-built Pride Lands Patrol truck.

Cute cubs surprise zoo visitors

Three fiery furballs have put on quite a show during their public debut at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. See what the lion pride’s newest additions got up to in front of delighted visitors

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In this photo provided by San Diego Humane Society, a bear cub, which was found alone in Los Padres National Forest, lays on top of a teddy bear at the San Diego Human Society Ramona Wildlife Center on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Ramona, Calif. (San Diego Humane Society via AP)

Bear cub’s carers wear costumes

One wildlife team has a novel approach: wearing bear suits to help build trust and familiarity while mimicking maternal behaviours but could the cub get too attached? TAKE THE POLL

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Sydney Zoo is deeply saddened to confirm the recent loss of two bull sharks in their aquarium. Picture: Sydney Zoo

Two sharks die at Australian zoo

Animal lovers have reacted with sadness after two bull sharks died at Sydney Zoo as some questioned whether such large fish species should even be confined to tanks – what do you think?

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Tim Faulkner managing director Aussie Ark rescuing a Tasmanian devil from flood waters that have inundated Aussie Ark home to the largest mainland breeding program of Tasmanian devils located at Barrington Tops New South Wales.  Picture: Aussie Ark

Tassie devils safe in NSW floods

Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuary was struck by floodwaters in the NSW crisis but its population of 200 endangered Tasmanian devils is safe and well after heroic efforts by staff and first responders

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Algal bloom along Kangaroo Island’s north coast. Picture: RAD KI

Algal bloom causing ocean crisis

Rising sea temperatures and unseasonably dry weather have created a ‘bushfire in the ocean’ of toxic algae suffocating sea dragons, fish and even sharks. But how can it be stopped?

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Kids News only, do not use. These two dogs cleaned the house while their owner was away. They picked up cushions from the floor and placed them back on the bed, closed open drawers, shut toilet seats, cleaned the bathtub and windows, put garbage into a bag, swept the floor, arranged crockery in the kitchen, and even hung socks out to dry in the backyard. Copyright: This asset – including all text, audio and imagery – is provided by Jukin Media. Reuters Connect has not verified or endorsed the material, which is being made available to professional media customers to facilitate the free flow of global news and information.Picture: screengrab/Jukin Media via Reuters Connect

Adorable dogs on clean up duty

‘Many hands make light work’ but in the case of these two household helpers, it’s the paws taking care of all the chores – do you think these doggies deserve a tasty treat? TAKE OUR POLL

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The veterinary and zookeeping teams at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo are currently hand-rearing a Cheetah cub delivered via c-section at the Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital in February. These pictures are at 7 weeks old. Picture: Taronga Western Plains Zoo,

Meet a miracle cheetah cub cutie

This tiny cheetah cub survived a traumatic premature birth thanks to an emergency caesarean section. Watch the adorable video of her drinking from a bottle at just two weeks of age

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Baby saltwater crocodile found in Zuccoli pool. Picture: Facebook

Crocs in swimming pool surprise

Two crocodiles in 48 hours were plucked from separate suburbs in Australia’s Top End as the roving young reptiles decided to cool off in a couple of backyard pools – would you take the plunge?

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What do you think of this kitten-in-a-cup - is it cute or cruel? Picture: screengrab/Newsflare via Reuters Connect. Copyright: This asset – including all text, audio and imagery – is provided by Newsflare. Reuters Connect has not verified or endorsed the material, which is being made available to professional media customers to facilitate the free flow of global news and information.

Cat carried inside cup in Vietnam

Footage of a sweet little kitten in Vietnam sitting squashed in a see-through cup seems funny at first glance – but is it cute or cruel? SEE THE VIDEO AND TAKE OUR KIDS NEWS POLL

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Valerie the missing sausage dog on KI. Picture: Supplied

Lost for 529 days, dog is reunited

Alone and lost on Kangaroo Island for 529 days, Valerie the miniature dachshund has finally been reunited with her overjoyed owners after winning her rescuers’ hearts 

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. APRIL 30, 2025. 
Pictured are the next litter of puppies destined to become assistance dogs and transform peoplesÕ lives has arrived. Now in training at the Assistance Dogs Australia puppy kindergarten in Waterfall, the seven black labradors have been dubbed the ÒE-litterÓ.
They are: Echo,  Everly,  Elroy, Emerald,  Euan, Else, and Eleanor, Picture: Tim Hunter.

‘E-litter’ puppies to change lives

Not only are they adorable, these puppies have a special ability to improve the lives of whoever takes them home. Find out what sets them apart and how you can help them help others