To save Australia's animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they're getting it wrong?
Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction.
As the Black Summer megafires neared, people rallied to save wildlife and domestic animals. But it came at a real cost
As the 2019-2020 megafires took hold across eastern Australia, many of us reeled at the sight of animals trying and often failing to flee. Our screens filled up with images of koalas with burned paws ...
'Most complex wildlife emergency ever': The Australian species at high risk of bird flu
Avian influenza first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has grown exponentially, alongside an ...
Perth man’s ‘disturbing’ Australia Day act with swan
Wildlife experts are outraged after a man lifted a swan from the water and over his head in a “disturbing” Australia Day act ...
10 rare animal species found only in Australia
Australia is home to some of the most rare animals in the world, with nearly 80% of plants, mammals, reptiles, and frogs ...
Elephant Permai crosses border into South Australian from Perth Zoo on way to Monarto Safari Park
It happened at just after 10.15am, with Perth Zoo’s former resident crossing the border into South Australia, marking roughly ...
Kangaroo-Like Marsupial Species, Described as 'Nature's Little Gardeners,' Brought Back from Brink of Extinction
A kangaroo-like marsupial species, the brush-tailed bettong, has bounced back from the brink of extinction thanks to the work ...
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Meet the Animal That Poops Cubes
There is only one animal on earth that poops cubes. How does it do this and is there any benefit? Read on to find out the ...
How Australia became a test bed for the future of farming
Experimental fungi and ‘robotic bees’ are among the ag-tech innovations being trialled in a country on the frontline of ...
1080 baits are used to kill foxes, cats and dingoes – but other animals can be more likely to eat them
Even though 1080 is derived from native plants, not all of Australia’s native species are resistant to this lethal poison.
Detail in Australia Day photo stuns tourist as major change for beaches looms
Australians are famous for our laid-back attitude. But even so, one beach going expat couldn't quite believe what she was seeing.