Wildlife
Staying safe in croc country: culling isn’t the answer
The easiest way to keep people safe around crocodiles is to make sure they understand the risks.
Tag: dangerous
News
King brown snake milking record broken
A 2.5m king brown snake called Chewie has “smashed” the Australian Reptile Park’s venom milking record.
Wildlife
Welcome to croc country: telling fact from fiction
The swamps, rivers and estuaries across northern Australia are home to one of the biggest, fiercest – and perhaps most misunderstood – predators in the world. We wrestle the saltwater crocodile facts from the fiction, including how to stay safe in croc country.
Wildlife
GALLERY: Australia’s top 10 most venomous animals
Venom is commonly measured by the LD50: the concentration of toxin (lethal dose, mg/kg) required to kill half of a test animal group. A smaller number indicates more concentrated venom, with the most venomous species gaining a rating of <1. These are Australia's most venomous animals, ranked by their LD50 rating.
Wildlife
Top 10 most venomous animals in Australia
Australia’s global reputation as a haven for venomous creatures is well deserved. But would you know which should be most feared? Here’s our list of 10 of the most deadly.
Science & Environment
Solomon Islands: The deadly mosquitos
At a village community in the Solomon Islands, an international team of researchers is discovering the secrets of a malaria-transmitting mosquito that harbours a deadly secret weapon. who revel in the challenge of raw, unpredictable lines.
News
Australian, American snakes evolved to look alike
Australian snakes evolved to have similar body forms as North American snakes, but they have quite different diets
Wildlife
Gallery: Deadly bees in Australia
Australia’s scientists are abuzz with the potential of our native bees, some of which can be deadly.
Science & Environment
Gallery: Gympie-Gympie: stings like “hot acid”
One small touch and this stinging plant sends you into excruciating pain.