Animals

KIDS NEWS 2025: evergreen holder artwork SPRING HOLIDAYS, 4:3 thumbnail plus subs. Picture: Darren Gover

Kids News will return in Term 4!

Kids News is taking a short spring break. We’ll return in Term 4 – for now, this being the season of renewal, discover how and when the extinct dodo bird may be brought back from the dead

11 September 2025. 7-month-old Lion cubs Kaari, Mzuri and Nguvu have debuted with the Pride Lands Patrol Tour at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo. TWPZ Lion cub Mzuri and the pride check out the Pride Lands Patrol tour truck. Credit Jen Hoar

Lion cubs on patrol as juveniles rule

Ready to go on a lion-watching safari? Visitors to one Australian zoo can enjoy the antics of its youngest (and cutest) residents, like these playful members of the lion pride WATCH THE VIDEO

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A polite Sri Lankan elephant appeared to wave thanks to a safari group that gave way to the herd when their vehicle came across the elephants crossing the road. Picture: screengrab/Newsflare via Reuters Connect

Elephant appears to wave thanks

Safari-goers in Sri Lanka have captured the heartwarming moment an elephant seems to wave ‘thank you’ as its herd crosses their path – do you think that’s what happened? Take our poll

KIDS NEWS. Werribee Open Range Zoo's rhino calf Jabulani at 1 year old. Picture: Jo Howell

‘Miracle’ rhino calf sprouts horns

The cute baby rhino that captivated hearts when he was born late last year at an Australian zoo has reached an exciting milestone – the growth of his horns. Watch the adorable video here

Scientists described the ichthyosaur as a reptile version of a dolphin. Dearcmhara shawcrossi. Artist: Todd Marshall/ PA

Ancient sea monster found in Qld

Australia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil has been unearthed in outback Queensland, with the seven-metre long skeleton set to reveal new secrets about the ancient marine predators

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KIDS NEWS 2025: Reuters Connect video and screengrab asset restricted use - licensing agreement covers Kids News only, please do not use.
A polite Sri Lankan elephant appeared to wave thanks to a safari group that gave way to the herd when their vehicle came across the elephants crossing the road. Picture: screengrab/Newsflare via Reuters Connect

Elephant appears to wave thanks

Safari-goers in Sri Lanka have captured the heartwarming moment an elephant seems to wave ‘thank you’ as its herd crosses their path – do you think that’s what happened? Take our poll

KIDS NEWS. Werribee Open Range Zoo's rhino calf Jabulani at 1 year old. Picture: Jo Howell

‘Miracle’ rhino calf sprouts horns

The cute baby rhino that captivated hearts when he was born late last year at an Australian zoo has reached an exciting milestone – the growth of his horns. Watch the adorable video here

Scientists described the ichthyosaur as a reptile version of a dolphin. Dearcmhara shawcrossi. Artist: Todd Marshall/ PA

Ancient sea monster found in Qld

Australia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil has been unearthed in outback Queensland, with the seven-metre long skeleton set to reveal new secrets about the ancient marine predators

Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias, close up, at Guadalupe Island, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean...GroÃÅ¸er WeiÃÅ¸er Hai, Carcharodon carcharias, in Nahdistanz, Guadalupe Island, Mexiko, Ost Pazifischer Ozean.

Stay safe from sharks this season

It’s scary when there’s a shark attack on the news – but these are very rare. The best way to stay safe is arming yourself with the facts. Here are some top tips to reduce risk when ocean swimming

KIDS NEWS 2025: Eland calf Tshepo (pronounced: seh-poh), is a new arrival at Werribee Open Range Zoo and his savannah keepers have big plans for his future. Picture: supplied

Clickety-clack calf who will be king

At just 160kg, this baby antelope has big hooves to fill as Werribee Zoo’s future breeding bull, where adults tip the scales at more than a tonne – what secret sound is the key to his success?

Images of the health of the Great Barrier Reef, coinciding with the release of the 2024 Reef Long-Term Monitoring Program. MUST CREDIT - Australian Institute of Marine Science,

Reef resilience tested amid decline

Nearly 30 per cent of coral cover between Proserpine and Cape York has vanished in a single year, but scientists remain buoyed by reef’s proven resilience as annual findings are released

KIDS NEWS ONLY, please do not use. Part of Reuters Connect deal. Panda captivated by singing at ZooParc de Beauval in France. Picture: screengrab/@plumesofficiel/Newsflare via Reuters Connect

Panda sways to French serenade

A lone musician’s impromptu performance at ZooParc de Beauval drew an unexpected fan, as a panda watched spellbound – should more zoo animals be treated to the sound of music? Take the poll

Science and Technology

KIDS NEWS FOSSILS FEATURE. Paleontologist Sally Hurst will be presenting a free talk Dinosaurs after Dark at Ryde Library as part of National Science Week festivities. Picture: Jesse Taylor

What to do if you find a dino bone

Ever wondered if fossils are buried in your backyard? Hidden prehistoric treasure is probably more common than you think – this National Science Week, find out what to do if you find a fossil

Victorian zoo announce the birth of a giraffe at Melbourne Zoo, the first calf to be born at the zoo in almost 20 years. First-time mother Nakuru and her yet-to-be-named son are bonding in the privacy of the barn in this critical early period. Supplied: Zoos Victoria

Historic giraffe birth at Aussie zoo

First-time mother Nakuru has made history at Melbourne Zoo with the safe – and swift – birth of a healthy calf, the first giraffe born at the city zoo in almost two decades WATCH THE VIDEO

Monster rat found in home, locals disgusted

Rodent size goes rogue in the UK

French charm in the animated film Ratatouille helped lift the rat’s reputation but the heebies have hit hard after one giant creature was caught in the UK – but is widespread rat revulsion deserved?

Supplied pictures of a Cheetah cub being hand-raised behind the scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo now has a name, Rozi and has been introduced to a companion puppy named Ziggy who is a labrador-cross-kelpie-cross-collie. Rozi is pictured here at 5 months old. Picture: Shallon McReaddie

Dog becomes cheetah cub’s BFF

When single-litter cheetah cub cutie Rozi came along, the keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo knew they would need to find her a surrogate sibling. Then along came Ziggy, the playful pooch pal

The bird's eye view of the osprey nest at Red Rock on a fixed nesting platform by nbn.

Birdcams beam in bird’s eye view

Newly installed birdcams will reveal the nesting habits of some of Australia’s high-flying birds of prey – see the incredible early footage capturing their sky-high nests (these birds can pick view)

Dingo puppies Muffin and Rusty with Lily Gabriel, River Craig and Wyatt Craig at the Australian Reptile Park. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Dingo pups melt hearts at park

Eight-week-old dingo duo Muffin and Rusty are winning over young crowds at the Australian Reptile Park with their playful antics, leaving some wishing they could take the playful pair home

A big cat expert has revealed the shocking truth after footage of a ‘panther’ lurking in Victoria went viral.

Aussie ‘panther’ questions remain

A big cat expert has weighed in after footage claiming to capture a ‘panther’ in Victorian bushland went viral, boosting hopes among folklore lovers that tall tales are true – what do you think?

Mosquito stock image. Picture: WHO

Aussie bloodsucker series: mozzies

Part 5: Mosquitoes. These pesky little flies can cause serious health problems if they bite you, but did you know not all mozzies are bloodsuckers? So what do ‘vegetarian’ mosquitoes eat?