Join us on September 8 in New Orleans to celebrate Ducks Unlimited National Convention's first Roadkill Cookoff! Indulge in cookoff teams' down-home Louisiana spin on dishes created from anything hunted or fished. From shrimp to alligator, gumbo to courtbouillon, our chefs take cooking seriously! Top off the night with music by the James Brown of Zydeco, Rockin' Dopsie! www.convention.ducks.org | Ducks Unlimited

Meet Roadkill-aka-Roady You already know he arrived—but now you get to know him. Roady was found dumped on the side of the road, doing whatever he had to do to survive… including eating a dead deer. Despite that heartbreaking start, he is one of the sweetest, happiest, cuddliest puppies you could imagine. He’s now safe in a foster home with his brother, soaking up love, playing nonstop, and showing us just how joyful he truly is. And oh my goodness—this boy is SO. SOFT. Like, can’t-stop-petting-

There are hopes changes like fencing and signage to a busy arterial road on Sydney’s southern fringe will prevent more koalas from becoming roadkill. Sydney Wildlife (Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services) spokesperson Carla-Maree Simmons said the rescue group is at capacity following nine hits on Heathcote Road over the past 10 months. “It’s very heartbreaking,” she said. | ABC Illawarra