Biodiversity
Perth Zoo orangutan to be released into the wild
In a world first, Perth zoo will release a zoo-bred male orangutan in the jungle of Indonesia to help save the species.
Category: Nature & Wildlife
Biodiversity
How to make a baby elephant
An ambitious breeding program with a remarkable success rate is helping Asian elephants thrive.
Nature & Wildlife
New boulder frogs discovered in Queensland
Two unusual species of frog have been discovered living in cracks between rocks in remote Cape York.
Biodiversity
Training scientific dogs to sniff out pests
Dog trainer Steve Austin has a team of keen canines fighting for the preservation of our native wildlife.
Biodiversity
Tasmanian devil cull won’t save the species
Culling of diseased Tasmanian devils can’t keep up with the rate of infection, new research shows.
Nature & Wildlife
Turtle deaths are from natural causes
A spike in turtle deaths in north Queensland is the result of natural causes, says a marine expert.
Nature & Wildlife
Koala bellows shows size counts
Male koalas have learned to belt out louder bellows much bigger than an animal of their size.
Nature & Wildlife
Spotting the elusive platypus
Lake Elizabeth, near Forrest in Victoria, is home to platypus and one of the few places you can view them in the wild.
Nature & Wildlife
Wildlife wonderland on the Great Ocean Walk
If there’s one thing about the Great Ocean Walk that stands out (aside from the stunning scenery), it’s the wildlife viewing.
Nature & Wildlife
Drunken parrot season begins in Darwin
The season for drunken lorikeets has begun in the Northern Territory, but no one knows what causes it.