native to Australia Archives

New Cape York species are incredible find

A new frog, skink and gecko found in an isolated Queensland mountain range could lead to more discoveries, say experts.

Eucalyptus trees can absorb gold and store it in their leaves, a world-first study has revealed.

The first spotted-tail quoll confirmed in Grampians National Park in 141 years has been caught on camera.

A new study has revealed why tiny Australian marsupials mate frantically until they die.

A native rat that recently faced extinction has been rediscovered in the Northern Territory.

Mascot status at a sporting event would be a boon for the bilby, say conservationists.

Bulky forearms make male kangaroos more attractive, according to new research.

We shed light on the most fascinating and feared of all sea creatures.

A new app aims to protect native frogs being mistaken for cane toads and killed at the hands of the public.

The mission to return a fallen square-tailed kite chick to its nest resulted in stunning photography.