Gallery: The misunderstood stringrays
Stingrays have copped a bad rap, but they are actually gentle, inquisitive creatures, argues Richard Wylie.
Stingrays have copped a bad rap, but they are actually gentle, inquisitive creatures, argues Richard Wylie.
Birds, bats and bugs fly, but how? We take an in-depth look at the mechanics of flight.
They are little-known but incredibly fascinating creatures of the ocean. Meet our endemic seadragons.
These furry, wallaby-like critters are an icon of Perth’s favourite holiday island.
Flirtations with the mariners of bygone eras made dugongs the stuff of romantic legends. Today, Australian scientists are uncovering the truth about these mysterious creatures.
The future is uncertain for the odd reptile that helped stop the Traveston Crossing dam.
Derek Grzelewski hunts for the elusive and misunderstood Tassie devil.
Penguins, elephant seals, and sea birds are in abundance in the Antarctic. Here are just some of them.
Quolls aren’t such a well-known Aussie animal, but their plight is not looking good, especially for the tiger quoll.