SYDNEY, Australia --It's the world's biggest land-based wildlife cull, and it just got bigger. Seven million kangaroos -- national symbol and cuddly poster child -- have been approved for harvesting ...

On Sunday a former Australian police officer walking his dogs near the Murray River found himself face-to-face with a very aggressive kangaroo after the animal took one of his dogs and attempted to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The kangaroo threatened to drown the dog in the muddy water of the Murray River. In a classic conflict from Down Under, an ...

An Aussie rover, 'Roo-ver,' is set to be the furthest object travelled in space, marking a significant moment in Australian space exploration. Picture: Supplied One giant leap for man is about to be ...

An Australian "joey" — a nickname for a baby kangaroo — is hopping right to it. "Jumping Jack," as zookeepers named him, is seen in video taking its first exploratory steps outside of its mother's ...

Kangaroo Island, with its rugged coastline, pristine beaches and many animals, draws a repeat visitor wary about increased ...

Reporting from Sacramento — An animal rights activist has filed a complaint with the state ethics agency against the Australian government, alleging that it did not properly register its lobbying ...