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WA newsPremiumTwo Albany dog attacks leave chihuahua dead, woman injured

Rangers have reported two serious dog attacks in Albany this week, the first resulting in a dog being mauled to death and the second leaving a woman with a severe leg wound that required hospital treatment.

Melissa Sheil

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Cops charge man with running down calves near Geraldton

In what has been described as an abhorrent act of animal cruelty, police have charged a man with running down more than half a dozen young calves in his vehicle at a WA farm.

Phil Hickey

ON LEASH ONLYPremiumDog owner fed up with irresponsible pet owners on walks

The Blackwood River Walk is a popular walking trail for Bridgetown residents and visitors, but in an instant their experience can be spoiled or filled with anxiety when a dog off the lead approaches them. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

KANGEROO ATTACKPremiumBridgetown Wildlife Rescue founder attacked by kangaroo

A well-loved Bridgetown wildlife carer was brutally attacked by a male kangaroo on a rescue mission of a joey caught in the fence. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

The NightlyMagpies shouldn’t be your biggest worry this swooping season

More than 450 magpie swooping incidents have been recorded across Australia even before the formal start of spring. Here’s how to stay safe.

Meg Edwards

AnimalsPremiumAnimal activists fail to turn tide as shark nets return

Beaches in Sydney will be protected by shark nets from Sunday, but critics still want them banned because of serious animal welfare concerns.

Alex Mitchell

AnimalsCommentsPremiumUS sailors help injured animals in Perth

American sailors from USS Emory S. Land joined staff at WA Wildlife to lend a hand by cleaning up animal enclosures.

AnimalsCommentsCrocodile, exotic animals seized in animal trafficking bust

Several exotic and native animals have been seized following an investigation into suspected illegal animal trading in Perth.

Taylor Renouf

AnimalsTourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks

Families with young children could be banned from camping outside unfenced areas at a popular tourist spot after a spate of dingo attacks.

Fraser Barton

AnimalsPremiumGiant panda diplomacy continues with new couple in SA

A new pair of pandas will take up residence at Adelaide Zoo as part of a swap announced during a Chinese state visit to Australia earlier this year.

Caitlin Powell

AnimalsPremiumVictorian zoo celebrates new white rhino calf

An as-yet unnamed southern white rhino calf is thriving at a Victorian zoo almost a week after its birth.

Adrian Black

AnimalsCommentsPremiumPascale latest Perth Zoo sensation after being rescued

One of the world’s rarest and cutest penguins is being rehabilitated at Perth Zoo after finding herself far away from home. 

Claire Sadler

AnimalsPremium'Heartbreaking loss' of world-famous gay penguin

A Sydney aquarium has announced the death of Sphen, one-half of a same-sex gentoo penguin couple that shot to worldwide fame in 2018.

Luke Costin

Animals250 dogs given up amid push to curb 'puppy farms'

The surrender of more than 250 labradoodles from one of Tasmania's largest breeders has sparked calls to follow other states and crack down on puppy farms.

Jack Gramenz

AnimalsCommentsRelocation of Perth Zoo’s beloved elephants moves forward

Move day for WA’s two biggest residents is progressing, with Perth Zoo seeking special containers to take its two Asian Elephants to a vast safari park in South Australia. 

Jake Dietsch

AnimalsDingo bites four-year-old girl at popular holiday spot

A young girl has been airlifted to hospital with a puncture wound after being bitten by a dingo at a popular Queensland holiday spot.

William Ton

AnimalsPremiumTropical underwater tryst: lustful sea cows calve it up

The dugong population in Queensland's far north is thriving in a stark contrast to further down the Sunshine State, a study reveals.

Alex Mitchell

Popular pets CommentsREVEALED: Most popular dog breed in Australia

Picking pets based on how easy they are to move house is a key factor in which breeds are becoming most popular, according to pet insurers Bupa. 

Holly Prentice

wildlifeCommentsPremiumFishing floats entangle whale in waters off WA’s South West

Wildlife authorities are monitoring an eight-metre humpback whale that appears to be in poor condition and badly tangled up in fishing floats in waters off WA’s South West.

Rebecca Le May

NT NewsVile zoologist jailed for sickening rape, killing of animals

A pre-eminent crocodile specialist will spend the next decade behind bars after being sentenced over one of the most sadistic bestiality and animal cruelty cases in Australian history.

Kristin Shorten

AnimalsPremiumLaws 'powerless' as Aussie animals deemed endangered

Eight Australian animals and five plants have been added to the threatened species list due to threat from habitat destruction or degradation.

Holly Hales

PET CAREPremiumRenovated vet clinic fills gap for Katanning’s pet care

Katanning Vet Clinic has revealed its new equipment and renovated building to guarantee all patients’ needs are met locally, including x-rays, overnight hospitalisation and staff resources.

Hannah Whitehead

AnimalsHuman remains found in crocodile after fishing trip

Police have suspended a search and rescue operation after the remains of what is believed to be a missing father were found within a euthanised crocodile.

Fraser Barton

AnimalsNew ways to count brumbies as thousands shot from air

New methods will be trialled to estimate feral horses in a national park where brumbies are being shot from helicopters in a bid to control numbers.

Jack Gramenz