Biodiversity
OPINION: Great Barrier Reef under siege
Is the Reef’s heritage status at risk because of Australia’s guardianship? Dr Chris McGrath wonders.
Category: Nature & Wildlife
Nature & Wildlife
Australia’s dangerous animals: the top 30
Australia is home to some of the most dangerous animals in the world. But the deadliest will surprise you.
Biodiversity
Natural born killers: The problem with cats
It may be time for us to reconsider our long love affair with cats, says John Pickrell.
Nature & Wildlife
Giant squid all one species, study says
Scientists shocked to find the world’s giant squid all belong to one species – not 21 species as had been thought.
Nature & Wildlife
Tassie devil vaccine may be on the horizon
Scientists inch closer to preventing the facial tumour disease wiping out Tasmanian devils.
Nature & Wildlife
Bats can thrive after bushfire, study finds
Bat communities can sustain, and even increase, after fire, new research claims.
Biodiversity
Tree kangaroos: best photos ever taken
An Australian Geographic expedition has resulted in the best photos of elusive Bennett’s tree kangaroos, say experts.
Biodiversity
Coastal boom threat to Australian river dolphin
A Queensland population of the rare snubfin dolphin is at risk of sudden extinction according to a new survey.
Biodiversity
Controversy over WA’s rabbit-proof fence plans
Western Australia’s State Barrier Fence is to be extended, but conservation groups say it’s bad news for wildlife.
Nature & Wildlife
Guppies hang with ugly friends to look hotter
Male guppies socialise with drab-looking buddies in order to increase their sex appeal, a study has revealed.