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Beloved zoo escapee had rat poison in its bloodstream and had contracted a serious disease from its diet of pigeon

A local man whose property is on the Herbert River in Cordelia said the reptile had ‘started to come for us’

It was the state’s first such fatal attack in 20 years and the animal that killed Taylen Robert Claude Brooks, 21, has been euthanized

Residents and marine officials in British Columbia hope a changing tide will save her orphaned calf

In late 2023, Peter Kaestner was about to log his 10,000th bird species seen in the wild. Then Jason Mann showed up

Some of our favorite foods and drinks rely on these oft-misunderstood mammals, which are facing multiple threats

University of Adelaide study finds potential lamb deaths from heat stress could increase from 2.1m to 3.3m per year under a 3C rise

Catch of 11 snakes after discovery of two ‘mating balls’ adds to total of 34,000lbs of pythons captured in one part of state since 2013

Keri Bergere suffered severe head and neck injuries from attack on 17 February while group were on a biking trip

Authorities say owner in Erie county neither had a proper permit for the animal nor properly secured the 30-year-old animal

Another campaigner says state environment minister ‘refuses to do anything’ ahead of koala protection summit in Sydney

Researchers from Mississippi State University say aggressive ocean predator appears to benefit from climate emergency

Fancy a plate of fangers and mash? Some researchers say python farms on a commercial scale could provide sustainable alternative protein

DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news station

Richmond Wildlife Center posts video demonstrating how they are preventing the female baby fox from imprinting on humans

As extreme weather intensifies, ranchers are driven by a need to adapt and a desire to preserve the land for future generations

An Australian shepherd named Viking won best in show at Crufts, and the ‘extremely smart’ breed is increasingly popular for its temperament and beauty

Animal-related hospitalisations have been increasing for years but have surged since the start of the pandemic, AIHW study finds

New Orleans superintendent tells council committee that rodents have infested the building and requests to move headquarters

Move would be the first return of the animal in North America and is part of ongoing effort to restore native species

Miami-Dade commission serves eviction papers to owners following scathing federal reports into care of marine mammals

From confining animals to carriers to dealing with doggy business, how will the airline’s policy to let small cats and canines fly in plane cabins actually work?

Bird – one of the 10 rarest in the US – caused the fountain display at the Bellagio hotel and casino to be switched off

Nitrate-fouled water from concentrated animal feed operations causes a host of medical problems for nearby residents

Four-metre shark euthanised after becoming beached on shore at Kingscliff on Tweed Coast

Exclusive: Ex-employees of Australian Agribusiness Group allege dozens of injuries occurred as blue gums cleared for agricultural use, claims which the company rejects

Some farmers have turned from livestock to crops to avoid the financial pitfalls and thorny ethics of industrial agriculture

At a San Diego laboratory, four women do the painstaking work of preserving cells amid a growing extinction crisis

A mystery paralysis syndrome is afflicting lorikeet populations in south-east Queensland and northern NSW at a rate scientists say they have never seen

Company pleads guilty to using distribution center where FDA discovered ‘decaying rodents, rodent feces, urine, and odors’

The Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo, was an inspiring sight for his many fans in his year of freedom

Four-minute video features drag queens, twerking, ballerinas, a classical Indian dancer and a bunch of friends from Canberra

As vets turn away from the profession citing poor mental health and high costs, experts say public health is at risk

The bird escaped last year after vandals damaged his enclosure at Central Park Zoo

Hunted for years in NSW’s Pilliga, Rambo has now disappeared. In his place is an explosion of native species. But why will no one call Rambo ‘dead’?

Horses included Paloma, a female who had given therapy rides to children with mental health issues and cognitive disabilities