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In the early morning hours of August 17, 2023, animal scientists at Mount Zero-Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia were checking a set of research traps when they found someone extremely rare calmly sitting in one of the cages.

Researchers Are Elated To Find Extremely Rare Baby Hiding In The Dark

Alone on the side of an Australian highway, an orphaned baby possum named Hush recently found herself in a precarious situation.

Orphaned Wild Baby Clings To Police Officer While Waiting For Help To Arrive

As sanctuary manager for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), Daniel Burton often surveys the area around Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary’s protected land as part of a regular predator control check.

Strange Mice Show Up On Trail Cameras — Then Scientists Realize They're Extremely Rare

Slithering through a front door and into a sneaker, an Australian copperhead snake thought he'd found the perfect hiding spot.

Rescuer Finds Snake Coiled Inside Shoe and Is Surprised By How Big He Is

Stuck on the ground, an Australian tawny frogmouth chick gazed up at his nest in the tree above.

Kind Person Stops To Help Lost Little Bird Reunite With His Family

What seemed like an average morning in Queensland, Australia, recently became much more interesting when a man walked into his yard and spotted someone shocking hanging out at the top of his clothesline.

Man Does A Double Take When He Sees Who's In His Clothesline

Walking through Brighton, Australia, a Good Samaritan noticed a fluffy ball of cotton sitting on the ground near a tree.

Rescuer Spots A 'Little Fluff Ball' On The Ground Then Realizes It’s Alive

When lost in a busy railway station, it’s best to consult a map or ask for directions.

Commuters Surprised To Find Lost Little Animal Wandering Around Train Station

This is a huntsman spider — the largest (and perhaps friendliest) arachnid on Earth.

Woman Has The Best Reaction After Finding A Giant Spider Had Babies In Her House

As they enjoyed a leisurely walk along the lush, grassy Australian landscape, two Good Samaritans couldn’t help but notice something odd up ahead.

Good Samaritans Spot Little Koala Clinging To A Fence And Realize She's In Trouble

Nathan and his partner were fast asleep in their home in Australia when they were suddenly woken up by some strange sounds.

Guy Hears Noises At 2 A.M. And Finds Confused Intruder Lurking In The Dark

Recently, a woman noticed gentle rustling beneath a pile of laundry in her shed.

Australia

Researchers Are Elated To Find Extremely Rare Baby Hiding In The Dark

Could it be?

Orphaned Wild Baby Clings To Police Officer While Waiting For Help To Arrive

All she wanted was a "warm cuddle and comfy shoulder" ❤️

Strange Mice Show Up On Trail Cameras — Then Scientists Realize They're Extremely Rare

They're "twice the size of a house mouse" 😳

Rescuer Finds Snake Coiled Inside Shoe and Is Surprised By How Big He Is

"Who would have thought ..."

Kind Person Stops To Help Lost Little Bird Reunite With His Family

He was so far from his home …

Man Does A Double Take When He Sees Who's In His Clothesline

She turned around to say thanks when she was rescued ❤️

Rescuer Spots A 'Little Fluff Ball' On The Ground Then Realizes It’s Alive

He was so small …

Commuters Surprised To Find Lost Little Animal Wandering Around Train Station

It looked like she was headed home from work 😂

Woman Has The Best Reaction After Finding A Giant Spider Had Babies In Her House

"They're so cute!"

Good Samaritans Spot Little Koala Clinging To A Fence And Realize She's In Trouble

They found her just in time ❤️

Guy Hears Noises At 2 A.M. And Finds Confused Intruder Lurking In The Dark

“He kept looking away ... Like if he didn't look at me, he was safe and I didn't exist” 😂

Woman Can't Believe Who She Finds Hiding In Her Pile Of Laundry

“She was snug as a bug in that blue blanket and not giving it up.”