According to a recent study, a crocodiles ‘predator avoidance dive’ will be affected by rising water temperatures, which make it difficult for crocodiles to remain submerged for long periods of time.
Scientists say that the new discovery enhances our understanding of the lifecycle of coral, from seasonal growth rates to the time of reproduction.
Thanks to Google Maps, marine biologist Johnny Gaskell was able to locate a large blue hole, which he says has protected delicate corals for decades.
Large colonies of hard, reef-building coral on the Great Barrier Reef have been found producing small white eggs, which, come time for the annual spawning, scientists hope will turn into coral larvae.
Born back in August, the pair of teeny tiny pups have only just began exploring their enclosures.
By studying the skin and bones of 51 Thylacines from across southern Australia, scientists have pointed to a particular climate event that may have caused their mainland extinction.
Photographs of the devil captured late last week show the animal wandering along a roadside with visible patches of fur missing.
Wildlife experts say that the illegal shooting of the crocodile will now prompt a mad race among other male crocodiles to become the new alpha.
Initially mistaken for a gold nugget, this rare dendritic trolite-irons meteorite is one of only five specimens known worldwide and it’s the biggest, weighing in at 15.3 kg.
The rescued pups are a much needed boost to the largetooth sawfish populations.