Jim Eagles grabs his binoculars and enjoys the spectacular and prolific birdlife on Queensland's Fraser Island.

A farmer says he will shoot poachers' dogs after seeing too many savaged livestock caused by illegal hunters on private farms.

"I bow to no man or beast, but respect all who rock before me," wrote an American alligator trainer not long before he was attacked by a 2.4m reptile.

A 3-year-old boy was bitten by a police dog in front of more than 30 children during a kindergarten visit.