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Conservationists say they recorded the first orang-utan to use an artificial bridge to cross a road. (AP PHOTO)

AnimalsPremiumIndonesia orang-utan uses canopy bridge to cross road

Conservations say a Sumatran orang-utan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road in Indonesia.

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Researchers have found the dingo to be among a number of culturally significant Indigenous entities. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AnimalsPremiumTraditional owners want say in managing totem species

Dingoes, emus and other iconic species are culturally significant for Indigenous Australians. They want more say in managing and protecting them.

Lloyd Jones

Guide Dogs WA CEO Anna Presser with puppy guide dog recruits ahead of International Guide Dog Day. Stuart Quinn

Guide Dogs WACommentsInternational Guide Dog day brings puppies to Perth CBD

Perth is set for an extra dose of puppy love next week as Guide Dogs WA marks International Guide Dog day and celebrates 75 years since the first guide dog school in Australia began right here in WA.

Sophie Gannon

A dingo at Dales Campground, Karijini National Park DBCA

AnimalsCommentsChildren attacked by dingoes at popular WA campsite

Rangers have been issued a licence to kill dingoes responsible for three attacks on tourists at Karijini National Park in less than a week. 

Brooke Rolfe

Stalls at the Albany community action day.

rspca communityHundreds of locals provided free pet care at RSPCA open days

A group of RSPCA staff visited Albany and Mt Barker last week, providing free pet food and services to the community and meeting with local organisations, supporters and donors. 

Jacki Elezovich

Quarantine Zone across several suburbs in South Perth.

EnvironmentVideoCommentsSeveral Perth suburbs declared fruit fly quarantine zone

A quarantine area has been declared across several suburbs in South Perth as efforts intensify to contain the spread of the Queensland fruit fly.

Sophie Gannon

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch has melted hearts after she shared a heartwarming video of her and her dog, Sadie, reuniting after her historical journey into space.

SpaceVideoCommentsSo cute! Artemis II astronaut’s adorable reunion with dog

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch has reunited with her dog, Sadie, after a mammoth journey to the moon and back.

Kellie Balaam

CCTV footage of the dog attack reveals the horrific scenes as the Dianella woman fights to protect her pets life from two vicious dogs.

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WATCH: Horrifying moment dogs maul Perth woman, kill pet

A Dianella woman is recovering from surgery and her pet is dead after they were attacked by two dogs on Saturday morning. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

Ben Harvey

Pieces of a saltwater crocodile have been found in Adelaide

NEWSVideoMystery as dismembered croc found in cardboard box in major city

The nearest wild populations of the species are almost 3000km away from the grisly find.

Hannah Foord and Lauren Thomson

Poo bags are currently at low supply in WA.

WA NewsCommentsCouncil kicks up stink over WA dog poo bag shortage

Not only is fuel and fertiliser in short supply because of the conflict in the Middle East — now councils across WA are running out of dog poo bags.

Bethany Hiatt

Rangers in the City of Stirling could soon be granted powers to act as animal cruelty inspectors.

Inspector powersCommentsPremium Rangers to handle animal cruelty in this Perth suburb

The move comes as the RSPCA reports it has received 397 animal cruelty reports in the city since July 2025.

Liam Murphy

Hannah Danesfaleh, 10, with her rescued greyhound Georgia.

Greyhound advocacyCommentsPremiumYoung Perth advocate awarded for greyhound welfare campaign

A Bayswater primary school student is taking her fight for greyhound welfare from the classroom to the national stage as the push to stop the racing industry intensifies in WA.

Sophie Gannon

Turtle hatchlings were among the wildlife washed up by Tropical Cyclone Narelle.. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AnimalsVideoPremiumCyclone-hit wildlife on Ningaloo get helping hand

Australia's only mobile wildlife hospital has been sent to the west coast to offer care for animals impacted by a tropical cyclone.

Kat Wong

Slender-tailed meerkats pictured enjoying Easter treats at Perth Zoo.

AnimalsCommentsPerth Zoo animals enjoy Easter treat in lead up to hoppy day

While the rest of us are preparing to nurse a cocoa-induced coma, the keepers and a dedicated army of volunteers have been busy playing Easter Bunny for some of the Perth Zoo’s most iconic faces. 

Caitlin Vinci

Bumblebees are able to learn and recognise rhythmic patterns, a study has found. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AnimalsPremiumDancing bees could supercharge AI revolution

Bumblebees might be more human than first thought after a study found their tiny brains can learn and recognise rhythm, even at different speeds and senses.

Tom Wark

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise on the island of St Helena, is believed to be 193 years old. (AP PHOTO)

AnimalsPremiumWorld's oldest tortoise alive despite death rumours

An online post stating that Jonathan the tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, had died has been denied.

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Chesney's astonishing leap led keepers on a merry chase. (AP PHOTO)

AnimalsPremiumHigh-jumping hijinks before kangaroo flees petting zoo

Chesney the kangaroo cleared a 2.5 metre fence to escape a US petting zoo, spending three days on the lam before deciding there's no place like home.

JOHN O'CONNOR

Josef Stefan winning shot ‘Flying Rodent.’

SEE THE PICSCamera IconWildlife photographer crowned for ‘rarest wild cat’ image

This year’s highly commended images include bear cubs playing on a road and flamingo’s flying against power lines, but it was a photograph of a young Iberian lynx playfully hunting that was crowned the winner.

Amy Cavender

The circle of life was on full display in Bremer Bay this weekend, as the incredible prowess of WA’s orcas were filmed attacking a whale just 4 miles offshore.

EnvironmentVideoCommentsOrcas kill young whale in front of shocked West Aussies

WATCH THE VIDEO: A routine whale watching tour off WA’s coastline has taken a dark and rare turn as a pod of orcas showed why they’re called killer whales.

Katherine Kraayvanger and Serian Lockwood-Jones

Police Sergeant Benjamin Cochane with retired track star Honey.

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WA Police officers find comfort in retired greyhounds

They say dogs are a man’s best friend, and these perfect pooches are doing just that — making the days of WA Police officers a little less ruff. 

Jessica Evensen

Taronga Zoo's splashy spectacle is free for ticket holders. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AnimalsPremiumSmart seals surprise behind the scenes

Furry, flippered onstage talent is drenching spectators, with splashes of awareness for their friends out in the wild.

Will Nicholas

Bear has Hollywood superstars Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio among his international admirers. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AnimalsPremium'Best boy': koala saviour Bear hangs up rescue boots

The canine hero who helped find more than 100 koalas in burnt-out forests during the Black Summer bushfires is hanging up his boots after a decade of service.

William Ton

A browsing passenger first spotted a living brushtail possum on a shelf in a shop at Hobart Airport. (AP PHOTO)

AnimalsPremiumCheeky possum hides among toys in Aussie airport shop

Ever look at something and wonder how it got there? Such is the case of the brushtail possum who was spotted on a shelf in an Aussie airport gift shop.

Rod McGuirk

Children’s Court Judge Hylton Quail and the new court facility dogs, Millie and Perron.

AnimalsCommentsPerth Children’s Court welcomes new facility dogs

Children’s Court President Judge Hylton Quail said the pair had settled into their new roles despite their differing personalities. 

Jessica Evensen