Australia is renowned for its native flora and fauna, but did you know the continent is also home to about 3,000 “alien” species of animals, plants, fungi and microbes?
A spade-toothed whale washed up on a New Zealand beach earlier this month. To understand how momentous this is requires a look back at the history of the enigmatic species.
Museums Victoria’s living biobank is a repository of frozen potential, safeguarding the very essence of the animals that make Australia so remarkable.
A frog with a rare mutation causing it to have bright-blue skin has been discovered hopping around Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
The search is on across Australia’s deserts for a culturally important vulnerable lizard.
More than 3000sq.km of forests on NSW’s Mid North Coast have been earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. But there’s still work to be done before this proposed reserve becomes the safe haven koalas desperately need.
After intensive planning, recovery for this endangered marsupial species is being stepped up to secure its future.
Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions.
‘Frog saunas’ could help save endangered species from the devastating chytrid fungus.
Despite climate change, corals in the Kimberley region show remarkable resilience to harsh conditions, providing valuable lessons for conservation efforts.