History & Culture
Turtle and dugong footage causes controversy
A TV report showing turtles and dugongs hunted in the Torres Strait has been criticised as unbalanced and emotive.
Category: Nature & Wildlife
Biodiversity
Whale shark spotted in the Southern Ocean
Whale sharks mostly inhabit the tropics, but a rare sighting in the Southern Ocean suggests a change in behaviour.
Biodiversity
Black cockatoo numbers down by a third
WA’s endangered black cockatoo numbers may have fallen 35 per cent in just one year.
Biodiversity
Protecting the Coral Sea
Stunning underwater images showcase the beauty of the Coral Sea in a new exhibition.
Nature & Wildlife
10 of the best Australian wildlife experiences
Make your year wild and wonderful by seeking out some of Australia’s most thrilling wildlife experiences.
Nature & Wildlife
Gallery: Best Australian wildlife experiences
Make your year wild and wonderful by seeking out some of Australia’s most thrilling wildlife experiences.
Biodiversity
Australia’s wattles threatened by pests
Australia’s iconic wattle plants are under growing threat from a foreign disease, a new report says.
Biodiversity
Tasmanian devil genome offers cancer clues
Understanding the facial tumour disease decimating devil populations could provide insight into human cancers, say experts.
Biodiversity
How captivity affects the brain size of animals
Keeping animals in captivity reduce their brain size, and limits their chances of success in the wild.
Biodiversity
Not many fish in the sea, scientists say
Despite the vast ocean volumes, most species of fish are found in freshwater lakes and rivers, new research shows.