Cute animals feast on Thanksgiving treats at Oregon Zoo
From playful primates to curious bears, the 26-hectare zoo, located in Portland’s Washington Park, treated its residents with seasonal snacks, delighting visitors.
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Yahoo News AustraliaStark warning after Aussies share incredible 40kg find on popular beach
Volunteers have issued a call to action to other wildlife enthusiasts to help rid the pest from Aussie waterways.
- Yahoo News Australia
Trailer full of fish exposes disturbing reality in Aussie waterways
The huge catch was a significant step towards trying to remove the noxious species from Aussie waterways.
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredible discovery during Aussie man's beach walk: 'Dangerous business'
The man was enjoying a walk when suddenly he noticed something eerie floating above his head.
- FTW Outdoors
Humpback whale’s spectacular breach is sadly revealing; photos
A humpback whale that had been thrilling boaters off Newport Beach, Ca., for several days breached for a prolonged period Sunday, revealing that the mammal is hardly free and thriving. The accompanying Instagram post by Mark Girarde
- Yahoo News Australia
Disturbing reason woman woken by banging in backyard at 2AM: 'I cried'
The incident highlights a growing problem as Australia's cities continue to sprawl into native bushland.
- Yahoo News Australia
'Beautiful' discovery on Aussie beach stuns: 'No idea what they were'
The woman who found them admits she's never seen them before, and was desperate to learn what it was.
- FTW Outdoors
Lying poacher to pay record amount for illegal take of trophy buck
A poacher illegally harvested a trophy white-tailed deer buck on private property he falsely claimed belonged to his sister, resulting in the largest restitution value for a single white-tailed deer in Ohio history. Christopher J. Alexander, 28, pleaded guilty…
- NewsWire
‘Fatal errors’ in Dutton’s nuclear plan
The Energy Minister has given a brutal assessment of Peter Dutton’s plan to take Australia’s power grid nuclear.
- Euronews
Serial squirrel photographer takes the top prize in 2024’s funniest wildlife photo awards
The competition hopes to use humour and exceptional photography to promote conservation.View on euronews
- NewsWire
Millions set to swelter in major heatwave
Heatwave and fire danger warnings have been issued for most of the country as experts say it’s ‘all about the heat’ this week.
- NewsWire
Possum takes out city’s power grid
Authorities are holding a possum responsible for a widespread blackout that plunged most of the Western Australian city of Bunbury into darkness.
- NewsWire
State’s first 45C day in years
A blistering heatwave will blast half the nation over the weekend and into next week, with one state anticipating its hottest December day in four years.
- CNN
Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
The flow of water through the planet’s nearly 3 million rivers is changing rapidly, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, according to a new study.
- SWNS
OAP refused insurance pay-out for Storm Darragh damage as winds were 2mph too slow
A pensioner has been refused a payout for Storm Darragh damage to his home after insurers claimed it WASN'T a storm - because the winds were "2mph too slow". Dennis Iliffe, 77, was left stunned when his insurance company told him they could not settle his claim because wind speeds in his home town did not hit 55mph. He has now been left counting the cost after his chimney and aerial were damaged by the powerful gusts which battered Kidderminster, Worcestershire, over the weekend.
- HowStuffWorks
Basilisk Lizard, aka 'Jesus Christ Lizard,' Walks on Water
If you've ever seen a lizard running across the surface of water, you've likely witnessed the amazing basilisk lizard in action. This stunning feat earned the basilisk the nickname "Jesus Christ lizard." Like the founder of Christianity, this slithery critter can walk across lakes and seas.
- BBC
Plans for bio-receptive tiles to help coastal wildlife
The textured tiles would help rebuild habitats and attract animals like water voles and kingfishers.
- BBC
Council under fire for DIY Christmas tree decision
Trees have been planted around one town, but people are told no decorations are being added.
- Yahoo News Australia
Gardener's warning over destructive nature of invasive plant popular in Aussie backyards
Aussies are being warned to think twice before making this major mistake in their gardens.
- PA Media: UK News
Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky
The Geminid meteor shower returns every December.
- The Independent
Dolphins stranded after Hurricane Milton are dragged to safety from Florida lagoon in dramatic rescue
The dolphins were pulled over 300 yards of mud and muck before they were released to safety