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Teen cyberbullying scourge revealed
Lauren Wilson Social Affairs Writer DOCTORING images to humiliate classmates — some aged just 12 — is the latest vile trend of cyber bullies. These are some of the ways you can put a stop to it.
Twitter’s next target? Television
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson National technology editor TWITTER’S CEO has paid a visit down under to talk about the company’s future, taking on TV, predicting elections, and changing that 140-character limit.
KFC’s NSFW social media fail
Staff writers KFC Australia just posted a seriously cringeworthy tweet to promote an upcoming “hot and spicy” product. WARNING: NSFW.
Australia Post set to deliver with drones
Aaron Langmaid PARCELS are set to be delivered by drone across Melbourne in a giant leap for the postie, as Australia Post moves to trial new technology.
App solves your nutrition questions
Caitlin Chander TIRED of trying to work out what supplements or vitamins you should be taking? There’s now technology to help you.
The car of Generation Z’s future
Staff writer TOYOTA has developed a new vehicle concept car it believes will be used by the children of Generation Z and it’s pretty decent.
New world record for fastest car
Staff Writer TO celebrate its 25th anniversary, Hennessey Performance’s Venom GT coupe has broken the world record for land speed.
Anarchist chimp goes rogue, escapes zoo
Matthew Dunn and Wires A ROGUE chimpanzee has shown why his favourite television show is Prison Break after escaping from a zoo in northern Japan.
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Anarchist chimp goes rogue, escapes zoo
A ROGUE chimpanzee has shown why his favourite television show is Prison Break after escaping from a zoo in northern Japan.
The El Chapo of the octopus world
INKY the octopus has busted out of New Zealand’s National Aquarium and back into the Pacific Ocean in spectacular fashion.
Giant ‘Ratzilla’ caught outside home
A MASSIVE rat has left residents of a quiet town terrified, amid fears that a plague could soon be roaming their local streets.
Dogs caught on camera flying plane
IT MIGHT sound barking mad, but it turns out dogs can fly. And do tricks at the same time. Watch what happens.
Hunters kill ‘dinosaur-sized’ alligator
A GIGANTIC five-metre long alligator was shot and killed after it was found to be “feasting” on local cattle. This photo shows the scale of it.
Mysterious ‘alien fish’ identified
THE mystery behind the bizarre creature pulled from the ocean earlier this week has been solved, with experts revealing the identity of the “alien fish.”
Huge shark spotted beside surfers
SOME say the word “shark” was invented by a surfer who didn’t know which expletive to use when he saw one — but Zach Keen remembers the exact word he and a dozen other boardriders used yesterday.
Mauled surfer doesn’t want ‘shark hunt’
SERIOUSLY injured surfer Brett Connellan was able to send a message from his hospital bed asking that his attack not lead to a “shark hunt”.
Snakes alive, it’s a reptile rumble!
ONE angry brown snake is enough to give you shivers — so this video of two males engaged in a fight is likely to make your stomach churn. See the amazing video shot south of Adelaide.
First sighting of rare rhino in 40 years
THOUGHT to be extinct until 2013 a Sumatran rhino has not only been sighted, but captured, to aid conservation efforts.
50 cities on Zika virus invasion alert
SUMMER could result in 50 US cities under siege by the Zika virus, as its needle-nosed host — the aedes aegypti mosquito — marches its way north.
Incredible photo of an underwater dance
A WILDLIFE photographer has captured the intimate moment a giant cuttlefish off SA’s coast tries to attract the attention of a possible mate — just as other potential suitors line up for their chance.
This rabbit is a guinea pig. No, really
THE owners of an illegal pet rabbit in Queensland tried to convince police officers that it was a guinea pig. You can’t make this stuff up.
Yep, that’s a horse in a tweed suit
IN A world first, racehorse Morestead models a three-piece Harris tweed suit ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, as you do.
‘Er, sorry about that’
WHALE watchers in South Africa had the fright of their lives when a large Southern right whale lifted their kayak from the water.
One of world’s rarest creatures spotted
EXPERTS tracking these majestic marine mammals say nearly half the estimated global population has made an appearance.
Meet Chi Chi the dog with no legs
SHE was found behind a meat market in South Korea, no doubt destined for the table. But now Chi Chi has new limbs and a new life in the US.
Mountain lion suspect in koala killing
A FAMOUS Hollywood mountain lion is the chief suspect in a grisly crime, after zookeepers made a horrific discovery.
New Aussie spider’s terrifying skills
JUST when you thought spiders couldn’t get any scarier, Australian researchers have discovered a new species that can surf and catch fish. His name is Brian.
Penguin swims 8000km to visit soulmate each year
PENSIONER Joao Pereira de Souza rescued the bird from death. Dindim the penguin now swims over 8000km to see him each year.
What your cat says about you
CAT owners who think of their pets as people may be closer to the mark than the rest of us think, according to South Australian scientists.
What you don’t know about your bacon
BEFORE that juicy, delicious bacon lands on your plate, it needs to be prepared. Our reporter felt she could stomach the truth ... before the retching started.
The wildest iPhone selfies you’ll see
THESE are the incredible photos of Australia Zoo’s animals that Bindi Irwin hasn’t seen, which have been taken by the zoo’s Instagram-famous bird keeper.
‘Horrifying’ screams as croc attacks woman
A WOMAN was backed into a corner before being attacked by a crocodile at a north Queensland wildlife sanctuary. WARNING: Graphic video.
Scientists to clone Ice Age cave lion
SCIENTISTS in Russia are trying to clone an Ice Age cave lion after finding two near-perfectly preserved cubs.
Octopus looks like ‘Casper the ghost’
SCIENTISTS say they have discovered what might be a new species of octopus near the Hawaiian Islands, which looks like a cartoon character.
Man takes pet snake for swim on Coast
THIS may be the most Aussie video you will see this week. A man was filmed taking his pet snake for a swim in the creek, holding a VB tallie in one hand.
Shocking footage of poultry industry
A DISTURBING video showing the treatment of baby chicks has prompted outrage on social media, but how does it compare to practices in Australia?
Elephant rampage caught on camera
AN ELEPHANT has lashed out at a religious festival in India and raised concerns about its welfare after footage of the incident went viral.
SeaWorld admits it spied on critics
SEAWORLD has finally admitted it allowed employees to spy on animal rights activists — but stopped short of an apology.
Mum finds snake attacking sleeping son
A HORRIFIED mother who was woken by her young son’s screams found him soaked in blood with a three-metre python biting his head. WARNING: GRAPHIC.
What was this ‘shark catcher’ thinking?
SHOCKING footage has emerged of a man dragging a shark from the ocean and holding it down while he posed for photos with the struggling creature on the sand.
‘What the hell’s wrong with you?’
ANGRY Instagram users have pressured the social media platform into removing a “distressing” and “disgusting” image that was appearing on their feeds.
The vet who stole the web’s heart
IN CASE you need a little midweek energy boost, here is the heartwarming story of a veterinarian who has taken the internet by storm.
150,000 penguins die in iceberg crash
EAST Antarctica is “eerily silent” after an iceberg the size of Rome grounded near an Adelie penguin colony, leaving them trapped.
Horny elephant goes on rampage
WELL, it’s one way to deal with your sexual frustration. An elephant who was spurned by a would-be mate wrecked dozens of cars at a nature reserve.
Extinct zebra brought back to life
THE quagga has been extinct for more than a century. But a small group of scientists and conservationists now believe they have brought the zebra subspecies back to life.
Monster croc caught in Australia
THE second biggest croc ever caught in Australia has been captured by Outback Wrangler Matt Wright in the Northern Territory.
Fish with massive jaws discovered
SCIENTISTS have discovered the remains of an ancient fish that plied the world’s oceans nearly 100 million years.
Is this the most bogan prank ever?
A MASSIVE Steve Irwin fan tossed an alligator through a fast food restaurant’s window. Now he faces serious charges.
Shark attacks hit record high
STAY out of the water. Shark attacks have hit a record high around the world — and experts say the number is set to rise.
Leopard mauls six in 10-hour rampage
A LEOPARD has attacked six people on a vicious rampage through a school, with the terrifying ordeal captured on video.
$1m shark tags only transmit two locations
JUST two of WA’s 19 tagged sharks transmitted data in the past month, raising questions about the success of the $1 million satellite tagging program.
‘Is it a bear or a bloody yeti?’
SKIERS are on high alert after a witness photographed an ‘abominable snowman’ wandering the mountains of a popular ski slope.
Does shark tagging lead to more attacks?
SHARK attack survivors want tests to see if tags could contribute to attacks on people, after a WA study found acoustic tags affect the animals’ ability to feed.
This brave man hugged a massive crab
THIS guy’s crazier than a coconut. Mark Pierrot was game enough to cuddle up to the monstrous coconut crab on a visit to Christmas Island.
Aussie map saves calf’s hide
THIS young bull calf was rescued from slaughter, simply because a station worker discovered its hide had an Aussie touch.
Dog saves man from deadly snake
WHEN he wasn’t paying attention a deadly snake slithered to his feet, then his dog leapt into action.
Shark eaten whole by bigger rival
AMAZING footage shows the moment a giant shark finally snaps and turns an old enemy into lunch in an aquarium in Seoul, South Korea.
Bizarre creatures washed ashore
MOST of us have come across an unusual object during a beach stroll but these horrors that washed up on coastlines have yet to be explained.
Rat population could hit 200m
THE population of large “super rats” is expected to explode and hit the 200 million mark following warm weather.
‘Spy’ vulture seized in Lebanon
A SINISTER-looking vulture with a tracking device has been detained on suspicion of espionage after winging its way from Israel into Lebanon.
Dead whale blows up during autopsy
SCIENTISTS investigating why 16 sperm whales have turned up dead on northern Europe beaches were given a shock when one exploded during an autopsy. Warning: Graphic.
What’s killing the whales of Europe?
FOUR dead sperm whales have washed up on beaches in the UK, a week after similar deaths across the North Sea in Germany and the Netherlands.
This panda really loves snow
WHILE a massive blizzard has sent most of the eastern United States into lockdown, this panda has found a way to make the most of the situation.
What it’s like to be bitten by a deadly snake
WHAT it’s really like to be bitten by a deadly snake. One mother’s terrifying story. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
How this kitten joined a husky pack
DOGS and cats are normally the worst of enemies. Meet Lilo the husky and Rosie the kitten who share the most unusual and loving of friendships.
‘Hot and bothered’ tiger attacks at Australia Zoo
AN ANIMAL keeper has been bitten by a tiger at Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. He’s been taken to hospital with scratches and puncture wounds.
Female songbirds sing a deadly tune
DISNEY got girls wrong — again. Female songbirds do actually sing and compose their own songs. But they’re glad you never noticed!
This photo will break your heart
AN orphaned baby orangutan is so heartbroken about losing her family that she constantly hugs herself, hoping someone will hold her.
Nessy’s hiding place discovered?
KEITH Stewart was “never a believer” in the Loch Ness monster, but now he thinks he’s discovered the famous creature’s secret hiding place.
Inside the world’s saddest zoo
THERE’S nothing for the inmates of the most depressing zoo in the world to celebrate in 2016; just the passing of another year spent in hell.
Look what’s in the home, mum!
A MOUNT Barker mother of two had the shock of her life when her 12-year-old son told her there was a severely agitated brown snake slithering along her loungeroom floor.
Shark the size of Jaws causes stir
SHARK sightings are common, but a seven-metre great white spotted offshore has been described as the “biggest ever seen”.
Hundreds of snakes being hunted in Florida
THERE is an annual event in Florida where over 600 participants have paid $25 to kill as many pythons as possible.
This will put you off your eggs
IF you thought eggs for breakfast was a good choice, this disturbing video might just make you think again.
Dying kangaroo pic not what you think
WE thought the photographs were of a kangaroo desperately trying to hold his dying mate up for their joey. The truth is far more sinister.
Unveiling of largest dinosaur remains
THE legendary David Attenborough will soon unveil the remains of the largest dinosaur to ever walk the planet.
World’s biggest ocean-dwelling crocodile
SCIENTISTS have discovered evidence of the largest crocodile ever known to have existed, some three times heavier than the average species.
‘Beast’ shark caught at holiday spot
A SPOT popular with summer school holiday-makers has yielded another “beast” of a bull shark less than a month after another predator was caught nearby.
The warmer weather’s nasty side
PREPARE to be bitten. The crazy weather across Australia is “perfect” for nasties, and they’re about to be unleashed.
Hunter’s strange kill baffles biologists
SOMETHING unusual was found growing from the side of this mountain lion’s head after it was killed by a hunter. WARNING: Graphic.
Surf’s up for this one-eyed cat
SURF’S up for this one-eyed rescue cat named Kuli, who likes to hop on board with his owners on the beaches of Hawaii.
Why the real King Kong became extinct
AN extinct species of mega-ape, Gigantopithecus, was “five times the weight of an adult man” and the closest nature ever came to a real King Kong.
Shark ‘swallows tourist’s arm whole’
A SWIMMER incredibly managed to fight off a shark off the Canary Islands. But then it came back for more.
Lucky koala saved from bushfires
A LUCKY koala has been saved from a fiery death by compassionate firefighters battling a bushfire along the Victorian coast.
Couple get their cloned puppy wish
A BRITISH couple have become the proud parents of a cloned puppy, which was created from the DNA of their former dog that had died.
Crocs eat dogs as floodwaters rise
FLOODWATERS have brought crocodiles into the streets of Daly River, where a number of dogs have already been snapped up.
Couple clones beloved dead dog
RICHARD Remde and Laura Jacques were devastated when their pooch died in June. They’ve spent $275,000 to create two more just like him.
Risk of climate change to crocs
IT IS not just humans that should be concerned about climate change — crocodiles will be having a tough time of it, too.
This Aussie spider is bloody enormous
IF you are an arachnophobe, you should probably look away now. An Aussie has captured an image of an absolutely enormous huntsman.
Pigeons responsible for cannabis bust
PIGEONS keeping warm during the winter months in North West England have lead police to cannabis crop inside a house.
Fisherman catches monster 250kg shark
DENIS Rivers used to let his kids swim and play in the Hastings River. Not anymore. Not since he landed a shark estimated to weigh more than 250kg.
Scientists find invincible superbug
SCIENTISTS have discovered a strain of bacteria that’s resistant to all antibiotics, sparking a mad scramble for answers.
Magic sends ape into laughing fit
ORANGUTANS are considered to be the most intelligent of the primates and possibly the funniest, after this ape was left in stitches over a magic trick.
The story behind this heartbreaking photo
AN UNKNOWN photographer snapped this photo of Charlotte the police horse dying in an officer’s arms. The police force has paid tribute to her.
Jail for stuffing endangered animals
A ROGUE trader who ran an online taxidermy business dealing in endangered species has been jailed after posting pictures online.
Dad kills King Cobra with his bare hands
A MAN has been caught on camera killing a King Cobra with his bare hands to avenge the death of his son. WARNING: Disturbing content.
China’s freaky new food plan
CHINA plans to open the world’s biggest factory of its kind. Some say it will help feed the country but others have serious concerns.
The common object helping sad sloths
THEY’RE impossibly cute and always ready for a nap. But a rescue centre has found a household object is perfect to get orphaned sloths back into the trees.
Moment stolen puppy is reunited with owners
WHEN Henry was dognapped from outside a Sydney cafe, his owners were frantic. Luckily, he’s been found and the reunion video will make you cry.
Killer seagulls wreaking havoc from sky
SCIENTISTS have been scratching their heads over hundreds of baby whales that perished off the coast of Argentina. But now they have found the culprit.
Ratzilla: ‘A metre long with its tail’
SOCIAL media is abuzz with pictures of a “giant rat” after the scarily large rodent was spotted on the campus of a prestigious university.
100 sharks a week caught in one spot
AMATEUR anglers are catching at least 100 deadly bull sharks each week in these waterways, with most being released back into the wild.
Hundreds of dead whales found in Chile
THE COAST of southern Chile has become a grave for 337 sei whales found beached in what scientists say is one of the biggest whale strandings ever.
Inside China’s cloning factory
THE Chinese scientist behind the world’s biggest cloning factory has technology advanced enough to replicate humans — and he has plans for animals too.
Dinosaur nesting secrets uncovered
RESEARCHERS have recently made a discovery about dinosaurs that answers a question about modern day evolution.
Expert says sharks getting a ‘bad rap’
A LEADING marine expert and conservationist says it’s time for surfers to be ‘more accountable’ about where they hit the water after a spate of recent attacks.
Summer stingers out in full force
IT’S not just bites from snakes and spiders we need to be wary of this summer, emergency services warn after a Gold Coast teen was stung by a scorpion fish.
Disturbing horse sex trend on the rise
A SHOCKING new trend in Switzerland has experts warning that horses are increasingly at risk of sex attacks.
