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UK woman in court for crayfish theft at luxury seafood restaurant

Emma Smart sobbed in court during her appearance on September 2.

Sea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in Scotland

Farmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.

Orange nurse shark discovery stuns Costa Rican fishermen

It might be the first recorded case of an orange shark, experts say.

Scientists crack 4-billion-year-old puzzle of protein formation

Thiols helped transfer amino acids to RNA, initiating protein synthesis.

'Heartbroken': Zebra foal, giraffe die at wildlife park in Christchurch

Post-mortem analysis revealed mis-mothering main reason the zebra died.

Talking tūī the 'golden attraction' at Waikato wildlife sanctuary

The bird knows about 10-15 phrases it learned to mimic from staff and visitors.

First US human screwworm case in years

A Maryland resident contracted a flesh-eating parasite from El Salvador.

Pig lung successfully implanted into human

The pig lung stayed viable for nine days without major rejection.

Platform highlights the power of citizen science

New York Times: Submitted data via smartphones has helped scientists identify new species.

Wayne McNee: Emission reduction tools hold key for farming future

We can build a future that lowers emissions, supports economic growth and protects farming

Camel walks for first time with prosthetic leg after brutal ordeal

Three-legged Cammie was rehabilitated at an animal shelter in Karachi.

'Surreal intelligence': Orcas seen sharing prey with humans

The study highlights orcas’ potential to form bonds with other species.

Bull sharks keep warming to Sydney's waters

They stay an average of 15 days longer off Sydney in summer than they did in 2009.

Swarm of bees attack French town, dozens injured, three critically

A 78-year-old man had a cardiac arrest after being stung 25 times.

'Not an attack': Zoo owner defends lioness after woman loses arm

A woman remains in hospital after being injured by a big cat at Darling Downs Zoo.

Alpha males are rare among our fellow primates, scientists say

Male domination was observed in only 17% of primate populations, such as among baboons.