Animals

Horrific injuriesExperienced trainer fights for life after lion attack

A NSW zookeeper who is in a critical condition with severe neck and facial injuries after being attacked by two lions today has been named as Jennifer Brown, an experienced big cat expert.

Madeline Crittenden, Sam Strong and Georgia Clark

Coronavirus shipUncertain future for 56,000 sheep stranded in Baldivis

The live exporter responsible for 56,000 sheep that were to be loaded aboard the Al Kuwait still wants to transport the animals to the Middle East, but the northern summer is approaching.

Jenne Brammer

Bundle of joyThe baby roo that bounced into a WA family’s hearts

Luna was five-months-old when she was found in her mother’s pouch, who had died after being run over by a car in Esperance. Now she has a new family and is thriving.

Lucy Notarantonio

Amazing footageMen rescue whale off Perth coast as shark circles

Two fishermen who rescued a humpback whale trapped in cray pots are counting their lucky stars after evading a large shark circling nearby.

Inside CoverShire CEO ‘sorry’ for calling golfers ‘jerks’ ‘clowns’

A Shire of Boddington executive made a grovelling apology to ratepayers this weekend after referring to members of his community as ‘mentally handicapped clowns’ on the council’s Facebook page.

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

Strewth!Lucky galah spends stormy night stuck in car grill

Inside Cover: Last week’s wild weather had thousands of West Aussies in a flap but one Perth bloke might have felt a bit of a galah when it came to a storm-related issue with his vehicle

BEN O'SHEA

Endangered postWoman tries to smuggle 21 lizards through mail

A woman is facing up to a decade in prison for attempting to ship more than 20 native reptiles, including blue-tongue lizards, to Hong Kong.

Sarah Ison

‘battered and bruised and busted up’Ex-CEO rescued after dramatic five-camel bush fall

A Perth man, who gave up his life as a chief executive to become a remote camel man has survived a scare after he fell down a steep embankment near Mount Buller on Sunday.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Pet powerWhy dogs and cats are good for kids’ health

Young children who live with pets have been found to have significantly fewer social and emotional problems than those who do not, new WA research has found.

Angela Pownall

Zoo boostAnimal attractions to get massive funding boost

Zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks across the nation will get a much needed $100 million boost from the Federal Government to help keep the lights on and animals fed.

Lanai Scarr

Ocean giantWA home to ‘world’s longest sea creature’

This spiral mass off the coast of the Kimberley is believed to be the world’s longest animal.

Disgusting attackHorrifying footage of teenagers abusing black swan

Sickening footage has emerged of a group of teenagers allegedly torturing a swan in Perth on Thursday night.

Cassidy Mosconi

SEE THE SHOCKING VISIONWA teen charged after ‘mowing down’ kangaroos

A 17-year-old has been charged with animal cruelty and reckless driving after ‘truly disturbing’ footage emerged of him allegedly speeding towards and ploughing into a mob of kangaroos south of Perth.

Anton La Macchia and Sarah Steger

‘Ruff’ patchSelf-isolating West Aussies seek company in foster pets

While we haven’t followed the NSW trend of mass animal adoptions during the country’s COVID-19 self-isolation efforts, the RSPCA says foster applications are through the roof.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Coronavirus crisisVets want ‘essential business’ tag to keep doors open

Some vets say they are being urged to close their doors amidst the COVID-19 crisis and are calling for animal clinics to be classified as an "essential business" to ensure they stay open.

Annabel Hennessy

Hungry for a ‘bight’Ocean’s most feared predator’s 40,000km swim to WA

A ground-breaking study into the habits and hunting grounds of the great white shark has unveiled its startling movements from the east coast over to the west.

Linda Silmalis

brunch going to the dogsPerth cafes opening doors to four-legged friends

Cafe culture is not just for humans any more, with Perth venues increasingly catering to visitors of the four-legged variety with “dog-a-chinos” and homemade biscuits.

Kate Emery

Rest in PeacePerth Zoo mourns elderly lioness

The zoo posted on its Facebook page today, saying its elderly lioness Shinyanga had succumbed to an age-related illness and her quality of life was ‘compromised’.

Pooch PerfectPippa the Dachshund voted WA’s cutest dog

At just six months old, Pippa the Dachshund charmed the judges with her cheeky smile and vibrant personality. And her photo baring her teeth showing how she’s ‘top dog’ may have also helped!

Pierra Willix

Horrific attackSmall dog owners should carry weapons: distraught owner

An elderly Mandurah man believes owners of small dogs should carry protection to avoid an attack like the one that left his tiny Maltese shih-tzu cross with life-threatening injuries.

Jake Dietsch

Burbs and the beesPerth’s bees booming as hives pop up in suburbia

Backyard beekeeping has exploded in Perth’s suburbs, with the number of amateur apiarists increasing tenfold in the past five years.

Kate Emery

Welfare concernsBaboon escape sparks animal activist protest

Protesters fighting for an end to animal experimentation have gathered in front of a Sydney hospital after three baboons escaped from its animal research facility last week.

Dominica Sanda

WatchVenomous snake found behind family toaster

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New pestFears over Tasmanian killer ants in Canning Vale

The world’s second-deadliest ant may have made its way to Perth, with pest control company Swatapest called to destroy several nests of what may be jack jumper ants.

Dave Friedlos