They might be among the cutest animals on the planet, but sugar gliders have a rather sinister trait. They’re named for their love of sweet foods, such as nectar and sap, but in Tasmania, they’re out here eating birds.
Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.
The kultarr was thought to be a single widespread species, until now.
A recent encounter on the Great Barrier Reef has yielded one of the clearest recordings to date of a dwarf minke whale vocalisation – a sound so strange and resonant it has been likened to a Star Wars lightsaber.
Could so-called blue carbon be key to resolving some of Australia’s biggest environmental and cultural challenges?
Por qué no los dos?
Australian marine scientists say new research documenting orcas using seaweed as a tool for grooming is further evidence of the species’ complex social structures.
Sea slugs with the brightest colouration and most eye-catching patterns are active during the daytime, when their appearance is at its most striking, recent research from The University of Queensland confirms.
Australian shark experts and aquariums are supporting a world-first conservation project to save the elusive leopard shark in Southeast Asia.
The shortlisted images for the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year have been announced, showcasing our natural world across the ANZANG bioregion – Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.