Extinction of Australia’s thunder birds 40,000 years ago linked to climate change September 6, 2022 The demise of Australia’s thunder birds 40,000 years ago has previously been blamed on human nest raiders and crippling bone disease. However new research… Continue Reading
Caged No More: Australia banning traditional cages for poultry; making other animal welfare improvements for chickens, ducks August 18, 2022 Chicken and duck farming will dramatically change in Australia as the government laid out new animal welfare standards after years of discussion, but the… Continue Reading
Baarack the sheep burdened by too much wool saved by Australian animal sanctuary February 28, 2021 The pandemic has left many of us feeling a bit shaggy and in need of a trim. But that was never more true than… Continue Reading
Pet duck surfs with family in Australia’s Gold Coast February 1, 2021 A pet duck has been cheering Australians after being spotted surfing with its owners in Rainbow Bay, Gold Coast. Sally Eeles filmed a video… Continue Reading
Jerk puts joey in a mailbox, but the injured kangaroo thankfully rescued November 15, 2020 An orphaned joey is very lucky to be alive after someone put the helpless animal into an Australia Post mailbox last week. WIRES, an… Continue Reading
Most Australian scene ever: Kangaroo vs Koala in tense stand-off October 26, 2020 If there was a Canadian equivalent, it would be a moose and a beaver fighting in a canoe. But in Australia, in a very… Continue Reading
Shark pulls surfer off board in Australia October 4, 2020 A surfer in Western Australia was dragged into the water off his surfboard by a whale but incredibly wasn’t hurt in the attack. The… Continue Reading
Humpback whale tangled in fishing nets rescued off coast of Australia September 14, 2020 An incredible rescue operation off the Australian coast has saved the life of juvenile humpback whale that was caught in ropes and fishing nets… Continue Reading
Lonely Rockhopper Penguin binge-watching Pingu cartoon and penguin videos August 28, 2020 It’s tough being the one and only. That’s why the Perth Zoo is using technology to show Pierre, the facility’s only Northern Rockhopper Penguin… Continue Reading
Aussie pub bans troublesome pair of toast-stealing emus who pooped and left July 31, 2020 The problems began when Kevin and Carol learned that steps go into pubs and pubs are where the people and food are. The emus… Continue Reading
