Animals news headlines

If you're heading to a Halloween party, do yourself a favour and don't drive.

Mat Rogerson said on social media he had no idea he'd accidentally picked up one of Australia's deadliest sea creatures.

A 31-year-old dog in Portugal that had been ranked as the world’s oldest dog ever has died, his owner said.

It's not what you would expect to find in a bath.

A critical vaccine shortage for cat flu and feline panleukopenia has led to RSPCA shelters in NSW place a four week hold on accepting new cats.

A man aged 66 has died after being attacked by his own dog at a home in a "very rare" and "tragic" incident in Tasmania.

Paris might remain in the grips of a reported bedbug infestation, but Australia was one of the first nations in the world to successfully stamp out major infestations of the upsetting critter, experts say.

A shortage of acorns is forcing bears out of the woods in Japan, and it's leading to an increasing number of attacks on humans.

From prehistoric animals unknown to human eyes, to mamals great and small; these are the winners of a prestigious award for 2023.

The mammal was seen swimming through the Coombabah Lakelands, cooling off as warm weather heats up the Gold Coast.

Three rogue cows have caused a headache for police after escaping from a paddock in Brisbane's north last night.

From a kangaroo rocking an air guitar to a penguin asking for directions, the finalists of a photo contest with a difference have been revealed.

The blood-sucking insects have been spotted in the Paris Metro, high-speed trains, Charles de Gaulle airport, hotels, homes and cinemas.

More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week as the region grapples with a severe drought, and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say.

Pamela Cook was part of a group swimming near the jetty in the small South Australian town when she was mauled.

A grizzly bear has been euthanised after it killed a husband and wife hiking in a remote corner of a national park in Canada.

The alligator can be seen sharing hugs at schools, police stations and hospitals with Henney leading him around by his harness.

Multiple sightings were reported to wildlife officers this week.

The animal - more than two metres in length - was discovered at a US car dealership.

A Mexican mother bravely shielded her son after a bear leapt on a picnic table and devoured the tacos and enchiladas meant for the boy's birthday dinner, inches from his face.

Commander, a two-year-old German Shepherd, has been involved in at least 11 biting incidents, including one attack that put an agent in hospital.

Some scientists and a YouTuber found the incredible creature in mangroves, then auctioned off the right to name it.

Firefighters tackled a hazard of a different nature in Sydney's south when a family found a two-metre diamond python in their home.

Inexperienced owners have let the small animals breed into double figures and beyond, a leading animal charity said.

University researcher began offending in 2014 and tortured and sexually exploited more than 42 dogs until his arrest.

The four joeys will enter a crucial breeding program in a year.

A member of the public sent the social media video to the state's Department of Environment and Science in June.

When the devastated Kiwi couple went to collect Sarge his body was in a rubbish bag and he'd been euthanised by a bolt gun.

People are urged to call a professional if they spot a snake in or around their home.

The scientific breakthrough has resulted in silk six times stronger than Kevlar.

After 15 months and more than 14,000 destroyed bee hives, Australia has abandoned its efforts to eradicate the varroa mite and will instead transition towards managing the deadly parasite.

Our fair country has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, but some breeds just can't be brought in.

The albino kangaroo is thriving at a South Australian wildlife sanctuary.

From fear-inducing giant spiders in unusual places to the discovery of mysterious new species, insects from Australia and the rest of the world are fascinating.

Two of the snakes are described as dark olive green and 3 metres long.

The animal was later captured close to the giant theme park and relocated to a national forest.

The gator had "basically no chance" of surviving in the wild with the radical injury.

Eye doctors are warning of the dangers of swooping season with angry magpies out in force. 

The American XL bully dog will need to be defined before it can be banned from the country.

Three dingoes on the island have been put down this year after a spate of attacks rangers say were caused by unsafe human behaviour.

A manatee was spotted recently in a pond in Rhode Island in the United States, according to environmental officials.

Two people are in hospital after they were mauled so badly in a dog attack they needed surgery.

Residents have been warned to remain indoors as authorities attempt to recapture the dangerous animals.

Massive trees have been uprooted and trampolines sent flying as the lower North Island of New Zealand was blasted with winds of around 246 km/h.

The frustrated primate first poked at the curious marsupial with a stick, but it wasn't taking the hint.

Queensland authorities said the decision to destroy the wild animal was a last resort.

Heartwarming footage has shown the moment a baby seal was released into Sydney Harbour after being saved and nursed back to health following a shark attack.

Lulu appeared lifeless, but then quick-thinking firefighters go to work.

Four crocodiles were found by locals over the past two weeks, prompting a quick response from wildlife officers.

A couple will have to pay fines and costs of almost $200,000 after being prosecuted by the RSPCA for illegally selling sick cats and kittens.