Possums have an unusual skill that helps protect them in the wild. Read all about what really happens when a possum plays ...

A poor Orange Tabby cat is having a very, very bad day. They just stepped out briefly --maybe to chase mice, or perhaps to do ...

For the perfect proof, look no further than a Bernese Mountain Dog named Wilson. The term 'gentle giant' was coined for dogs ...

A teen held a wild possum up by his neck and brought it into the house to show her parents. The possum did what possums do, "playing possum," meaning pretending to be dead. It is a natural defense ...

Research is underway to try and identify a mystery illness that is sweeping through western ringtail possum populations in the South West. The species is critically endangered and carers fear that ...

A recent pest control operation in Wainuiomata momentarily knocked the possum population down to zero - the lowest result recorded in the area for 20 years.

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Whether you’re exploring national parks, islands, or even city outskirts, you’ll be amazed by the range of animals you can ...

When it comes to Halloween trick or treating, some people choose not to respond to every doorbell or knock, instead leaving a bowl of candy on the porch for costumed visitors to help themselves. But ...

Santa famously checks whether kids are naughty or nice. The Real Pet Santa, however, only asks, “Who’s a good boy?” ...

The cute critter has proven a case of possum magic after she was found in someone's luggage weighing 5g. Nicknamed Miss Piggy at Taronga Zoo's Wildlife Hospital thanks to her penchant for food, the ...

The teacher loved her job despite knowing what we were up to. The golden rule for kindergarten was “treat others as you would want to be treated.” That’s why there were no stocks or pillory awaiting ...