Why Some Animals Thrive in Cities
Eat almost anything. Sleep almost anywhere. These, it seems, are the secrets to surviving in the city as a wild animal. Among the species that dominate urban spaces—pigeons, cockroaches, rats, …
Animals
Tourist warning after dozens of harmful bites from ‘wild and feral’ animals carrying diseases
More than a dozen NSW residents each month are seeking treatment for bites and scratches from animals sustained while travelling overseas. The state’s health department has issued a warning to …
Bee-killing mite’s rapid spread could cost Australia billions
A deadly parasite that’s ravaged bee populations across the world has made deeper inroads into Australia, setting up the nation for an expensive fight to protect its honey and horticultural …
Flynn Hargreaves, 27, was working his dream job as a vet. He would take his life that year
Flynn Hargreaves was 27 years old and working his dream job with animals as a veterinarian in London. But that very same year, Hargreaves would take his own life. Jack …
Urgent warning for pet owners over common household plants
Australian pet owners are being warned over a common but little-known household danger. The RSPCA warns a list of popular household plants can be toxic to dogs. While flowers and …
Biden admin. cancels several leases for Alaska drilling
By Ella Nilsen | CNN The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will cancel seven Trump-era oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and protect more than 13 …
‘Absolutely terrifying’: Mother shares deadly find in baby’s cot
A NSW mum has shared an incredible image online revealing a deadly find inside her baby’s cot. Allirra Lovelock, snapped the image on Monday of a huge python wrapped up …
Foster dog praised after saving Virginia family from houseboat fire
A Virginia family of five is calling their foster dog a hero for saving them from a marina fire that destroyed multiple boats, including their houseboat. Christopher Cushna, Shiela Janes …
World losing high-stakes fight against invasive species
Invasive species that wreck crops, ravage forests, spread disease, and upend ecosystems are spreading ever faster across the globe, and humanity has not been able to stem the tide, a …
Tennis ball danger for dogs sparks urgent warning for pet owners
Australian pet owners are being warned over a common but little known household danger. Tennis balls are easily chewed and can pose a risk to dogs both big and small, …