Cats are killing far more native Australian wildlife than previously thought

Scientists call for creating fenced ’safe havens’ around wildlife to slow extinction threat posed by feral cats

Katherine Moseby Australia’s unique animal species are in sharp decline, with more than 40 mammal extinctions over the past 238 years. This atrocious mammal conservation record is the worst in the world. Unfortunately, this is not simply a historic problem – almost 700 animals are currently at risk of future extinction

Every state in the US has its most dangerous animal — the one likely to send you to the ER or even worse. The list is surprising, because in some states, everyone knows a bear is dangerous and it's best to keep your distance, but in others, it's the small things like spiders and mosquitos...