An extinct species of giant, toothed platypus, about a metre in length, has been discovered and identified in far north-west Queensland, using a single tooth.
RSPCA rescues 100 dogs in puppy farm raid
More than 100 dogs have been surrendered to the RSPCA after the organisation raided a puppy farm in a small town north-west of Bendigo.
Trick or treat for polar bears
Special Halloween snacks and over one tonne of ice was delivered to Seaworld’s Polar Bear Shores on Thursday, just so its cutest resident could enjoy a day trick-or-treating.
Puppy pound photos to make you paws
A sick eight-week-old puppy was the inspiring force behind a project to keep WA animal shelters on their feet.
Dead birds 'not just a freak event'
Muttonbirds are dying in their thousands nearly every year and much more frequently than ever before, washing up on the coast from Coffs Harbour to Tasmania.
The Grounds pets Kevin Bacon and Bradley the lamb found in country Victoria
Three weeks after a pet pig and lamb were stolen from their home at a Sydney cafe during a midnight raid, the animals have turned up more than 500 kilometres away at an animal sanctuary in country Victoria.
It's a stud's life
Their racing days might be over, but champion stallions can still earn millions, writes Grant Doyle.
With that buzz in the air, it's beginning to sound like Christmas
They sound like shady underworld figures - masked devil, razor grinder, black prince - and their sound has been ringing out early this season.
Man's best friend
The responsibility of caring for their own pets is turning around the lives of many homeless people. And a number of animal charities are responding by providing a helping hand where they can.
Educating owners 'better way' to cut dog attacks
Educating dog owners and making them more responsible for their pets' behaviour, rather than destroying certain breeds, is the most effective way to reduce attacks, according to an international campaigner visiting Australia to lobby for changes to laws that declare some breeds dangerous.