Animals

History

Time facts that will bend your brain

Among the pyramids, woolly mammoths, space travel, iPhones and Picasso are some weird overlaps that feel impossible – take a look at this fascinating gallery and these strange-but-true facts

Animals

Happy ending for bushfire baby

Robyn the koala joey lost both her parents in Victoria’s January bushfires and her survival was touch and go – discover how she was returned to the wild after a remarkable four-month recovery

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Australia’s big cats’ cub bonanza

Two Australian zoos have celebrated some roarsome new arrivals, with the rare birth of a single lion cub at one wildlife park coming after a trio of cubs was born at another one month prior

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Airport crocs for game travellers

Brave passengers will soon be able to banish boredom while in transit by taking a saltwater crocodile dive in the departures lounge, thanks a new experience coming to one Australian airport

Environment

Shark net removal sparks debate

The early withdrawal of shark nets across 51 Australian beaches has some residents concerned about swimmer safety but conservationists say they don’t want the nets to be used at all

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Hammock haven for new quolls

Two eastern quolls have moved into their bespoke bachelor pad at an Australian sanctuary and made themselves at home. Despite a touch of ‘jet lag’, their handmade hammock is their happy place

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No bubble trouble for curious cats

Werribee Open Range Zoo keepers have treated lions and gorillas to a bubble party, capturing hilariously different reactions from each species during the enrichment activity

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Why the T. Rex had small arms

One of Earth’s most fearsome creatures was the 12m long lizard king with jaws that could crush a car and feet fit to chase prey at 40km/hr. Yet, for some reason, the T. Rex had teensy, tiny arms

Animals

‘Smashing pumpkins’ feast at zoo

Three female hippos and nine Asian elephants have received the ultimate seasonal treat at one Australian zoo after staff grew giant pumpkins gulped by the animals’ giant jaws in just a few chomps

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Tassie devil’s trip to the dentist

This little snapper may have a stronger bite than the African lion, but even his teeth need a little TLC from the dentist from time to time. Find out how he went from fractured to fang-tastic

Animals

Eagle ray brothers born in captivity

Two endangered eagle ray pups are gliding through their early milestones after their same-day birth at an Australian aquarium in a win for the species – here’s a first look at the newborn boys

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Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Female jockey Deanne Panya will swap racing silks for skateboard sneakers as she prepares to represent Australia at the World Skate Games and hurtle downhill on a longboard at 100km/hr

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Royal kids name ‘cuddly’ joey

Princess Charlotte loves animals and the outdoors, so it must have given her great pleasure to help name a cute new joey at Australia Zoo. Find out what the royals called the “cuddly” little creature

Animals

Roos’ upside-down evolution in Oz

Australia’s nickname as the land Down Under may be closer to the truth than anyone knew, as new research suggests that the ancient kangaroo’s story of survival was a surprising mouthful

Animals

Through Sir Attenborough’s eyes

Forty species bear his name and he fears rats more than gorillas – the one and only Sir David Attenborough turns 100 after half a century of bringing our planet into the homes of everyday people

Animals

Fresh hope to save Aussie frogs

With Save the Frogs Day happening this week, let’s make some noise by exploring why these ‘ribbeting’ creatures risk extinction – and discover what is being done to protect these heroic hoppers

Animals

Is this ‘flying dolphin’ real or fake?

From flying dolphins to seagulls not being real, these fascinating wildlife facts will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the wonderful world of animals

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Croc hunts cuisine in crazy scenes

What are diners to do when a crocodile walks into a restaurant, leaps onto a counter, strolls into the kitchen, flops onto a couch, then freshens up in a water feature? Find out what happened

History

Giant echidna hiding in museum

Scientists had been scratching their heads for almost 30 years as to why no fossils of Australia’s extinct giant echidna were being found in Victoria – until two researchers looked closer to home

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How having a dog improves health

If you already have a doggo you could probably name at least 10 ways they make life better but having a pooch also provides a real health boost, especially for kids – here’s how their love helps us