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‘Every millimetre counts’: Inside the beast tunnelling under Sydney Harbour

The twin tunnels being carved out beneath the harbour for a three-lane motorway in either direction are each large enough to fit three metro rail tunnels.

‘Every millimetre counts’: Inside the beast tunnelling under Sydney Harbour

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Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ripley, a medium-sized dog with a strong prey drive, curiously approached Brian, a large western diamondback rattlesnake , until she got a quick zap on the neck meant to simulate…

  • J.J. Belcher uses non-venomous rattlesnake Brian for dog training.
  • 2-year-old blue heeler Ripley learns to avoid venomous snakes.
  • 150,000 U.S. dogs annually encounter venomous snakes.