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NewsYahoo News Australia'We never learn': Exotic wildlife trade resumes despite Covid-19 fear
An investigation has found wildlife being sold in unsanitary conditions, with fears the 'next pandemic is just around the corner'. Find out why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTeenage boys charged over the killing of 14 kangaroos
The 17-year-olds will face court next month with police alleging the animals on the NSW South Coast were deliberately killed. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThreatened species revealed as victims of devastating oil disaster
Thousands have helped to clean up a 570,000 litre oil leak that is impacting wildlife across California. See the images here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHunt for drivers after tourist town wakes to ‘horrendous’ kangaroo massacre
At least 14 kangaroos are believed to have been mowed down in what an animal rescuer says is the worst scene she has ever faced. Find out more about the tragic incident.
NewsYahoo News Australia'HORRIFIC CRUELTY': Video of kangaroo impaled by branch sparks RSPCA investigation
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The horrific video is under investigation by the RSPCA.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNSW councillor's frightening find in dish rack
Keith Williams got the shock of his life when he discovered an uninvited guest in his kitchen on Thursday morning.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBunnings to overhaul display of 'deadly' household item
The hardware giant is making a major change to the way a popular – but deadly – product will be displayed in store.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBeachgoers watch as young whale trapped in shark nets just metres offshore
Conservationists were angered after a young humpback whale was entangled by Queensland's controversial shark nets. Find out what happened next.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTikTok deletes 'hero' dog rescue video after sinister twist revealed
Forensic imagery software and behavioural analysis has led experts to conclude the latest viral animal rescue video was likely faked. Find out why.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Magpie killers': Swooping bird culled by council despite plea to spare it
Lane Cove Council has culled a male magpie which it says was responsible for increasing attacks on residents. Find out why the cull went ahead despite pleas to stop it.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHuge 9.7 metre dead whale found wedged on bow of tanker
Shocking images captured what is believed to be a Finback whale, a vulnerable species, on the front of the boat.
NewsYahoo News Australia'No excuse': Expert urges 'unethical' magpie cull to be stopped
World-renowned magpie expert Gisela Kaplan says magpies can be trained to be placid. Find out how.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaEveryday household items turning bird nests into ‘death traps’
'If you want a signpost to how we’re trashing the planet, look at what birds are putting in their nests'. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWhale pod slaughtered just days after horrific dolphin massacre
Faroe Islands hunters have killed a pod of pilot whales just days after butchering 1500 dolphins. Find out more as the world demands them to stop the slaughters.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHorror mouse plague triggers unprecedented owl casualties
Exclusive: Barn owls have been presenting with a range of injuries in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Find out why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaShocking moment protester kicks a dog as tensions boil over
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Graphic footage shows a dog being kicked after protesters stormed the CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne. See how the violent protest unfolded.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Unethical': Call to ban device after animals found in 'agony'
Controversial foothold traps have been thrust into the spotlight after seperate incidents involving dingoes and a cat.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Sadistic violence': Sea Shepherd founder's fear after dolphin massacre
Exclusive: Captain Paul Watson is concerned that if authorities do not clamp down on the Faroe Islands dolphin hunters, they will become more violent. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Stuff of nightmares': Children watch on as 1500 dolphins slaughtered
Video has emerged from the Faroe Islands showing the slaughter of close to 1500 dolphins, leading to a global outcry for the annual event to stop. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDog abandoned at beach and 'left to drown in rising tide'
Police say the dog would have been drowned by the incoming tide if they had not found it in time. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThe Covid rule which could spark a spike in magpie swoopings
Spring is here and with it comes the Aussie threat of the dive-bombing magpie. But swoopings could be even worse this year. Read more to find out why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCouncil's new policy after magpie swooping tragedy sparks debate
The Lord Mayor of Brisbane does not want to see another magpie swooping tragedy. Read more about how he's planning to change native bird management policy in his area's parks.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Mission impossible': Desperate effort to save creature confiscated from children
Offers of help came from around the world after a baby pangolin was rescued.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Pure evil': Global outrage over decision to kill dogs due to Covid risk
There has been an outcry after a regional NSW council took the drastic step of putting down 15 dogs due to Covid concerns. Find out how people have responded here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDisturbing $32 billion a year trade hiding online
Wildlife continues to be sold across internet marketplaces a new report has revealed. Read more about the alarming findings.
