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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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Ellenborough Falls in the town of Elands in NSW, pictured after heavy rains in the Hunter and Port Macquarie region overnight. Picture: Stephen Watts, , Source - https://www.facebook.com/groups/259787411865326/permalink/1433097961200926/?rdid=1gtrRpkYpTNob806&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fv%2F19d8PFArP4%2F#

School closures amid state deluge

Severe heavy rain and flooding in northern NSW mean wild oceans, dangerous stormwater drains and more – those in affected areas should follow instructions, keep off roads and stay safe

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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?

Sport
Britain’s Kenton Cool has climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time.

Mt Everest record for non-Sherpa

Serial Everest climber Kenton Cool is cool by name, cool by climate, reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak for the 19th time, extending his record for most climbs by a non-Nepali

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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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The walls were very intricate. Picture: Supplied

Pompeii home reveals new clues

The excavation of an ancient Pompeii home buried by disaster has helped archaeologists piece together the moment Mount Vesuvius went up in smoke almost 2000 years ago. But what did they find?

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KIDS NEWS. Excavated hole with visible bricks and wood from the shipwreck. Photo: John Fhær Engedal Nissen, the National Museum of Denmark

Mutiny and the missing slaves

It was an unexpected series of events that led the crew of these two Danish slave frigates to abandon ship and steal away. But how did the 600 slaves on board vanish before the ships sank?

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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 WATCH THE VIDEO

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Taronga Zoo Sydney’s Asian Elephants Tang Mo and Pak Boon have officially embarked on their great migration this morning and are enroute to their new home at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia. Picture: Taronga Zoo

Mammoth move for Oz elephants

In an epic interstate migration, Taronga Zoo’s last elephants made the 22-hour journey across borders, making Australian zoo history set to include creating a new herd – find out where to see them

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TOPSHOT - This photo shows a building collapsing in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, during an earthquake. A powerful earthquake killed more than 20 people across Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, toppling buildings and bridges and trapping over 80 workers in an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok. (Photo by AFP)

Why some buildings fall in quakes

When a natural disaster like an earthquake strikes a major city like Bangkok, it’s always shocking when a big building collapses – why do some buildings fall when much taller ones are left intact?

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Shark and dart, by-catch that should be removed in the shallows before nets are brought ashore. Mr Dines said he has never seen that happen.

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