Marsupials quoll-ify for new home
The eastern quoll has been extinct on mainland Australia for more than 50 years and scientists are concerned about their future in Tasmania but a conservation plan hopes to boost numbers
The eastern quoll has been extinct on mainland Australia for more than 50 years and scientists are concerned about their future in Tasmania but a conservation plan hopes to boost numbers
Landmark new evidence points to a unique food chain led by a previously undiscovered carnivorous dinosaur that roamed the Australian continent over 100 million years ago
From pooches and pigeons to donkeys and desert camels, animals serve alongside Australians in peace and war – here’s why on Feb 24 we honour their memory and sacrifice each Purple Poppy Day
There was happy trumpeting and tears of joy as nine Asian elephants arrived at their new home, leaving behind the big smoke of Melbourne for their expansive new $88 million regional habitat
A kayaking trip took an unforgettable turn when a humpback whale swallowed a paddler before immediately spitting him out, with the jaw-dropping moment caught on camera – see the video
Saffron the gentle giant has a new lease on life now the 23-year-old giraffe is pampered and massaged while being fed tasty treats and the five star treatment works its magic on her ageing joints
Surviving has turned to thriving as gorgeous gorilla Kaius turns two, overcoming his sad start thanks to his devoted keeper and the eventual acceptance of his gorilla family in an Australian first
From venomous snakes to saltwater crocodiles, Australia is home to some of the world’s most ferocious and feared creatures – but the most dangerous of them all may come as a big surprise
An Australian couple have recounted the extraordinary moment they came across a 10cm green tree frog as it slowly consumed a keelback snake thought to be about 25 cm long
Aussie surfer Kai McKenzie has returned to the waves for the first time after a shark attack claimed his right leg, amazing onlookers with his bravery and skill while surfing on one foot
One big brother had a lucky escape after the Queensland teenager found a deadly brown snake taking a tour of his four-year-old sister’s bedroom – don’t miss our snake guide and safety tips
Beachgoers got the surprise of their lives when an adventurous emperor penguin waddled from the water to explore a WA beach, possibly the first time one has swum from Antarctica to Australia
Authorities are monitoring beaches along the eastern seaboard as migrating bird dying of ‘malnutrition’ wash ashore, with bird flu experts on alert in the bid to keep H5N1 out of Australia
As the reef gets ready for its yearly ‘date night’, scientists say it’s not just coral that will be busy during November’s spawning season. Here’s what to expect and why it’s critical for our oceans
A record-breaking crocodile that as a younger predator rampaged through Australian waterways, attacking boats and stalking cows, has passed away peacefully after nearly 40 years in captivity
Not only are these recent hatchlings flippin’ cute, they could prove crucial to the survival of their species thanks to a world-first breeding program that is revealing new insights into how they live
Pigs may not fly but at least one dog can skateboard, after six-year-old Australian bulldog Giotto showed his form on his local circuit and social media helped make him a skateboarding star
The roadside rescue of an injured diamond python this International Reptile Awareness Day is a timely reminder that even our slithery friends need a helping hand from time to time
Birds of a feather really do flock together, after a sulphur-crested assistant helped rescue another cockatoo trapped inside Coles for four weeks, leading it to seeds and safety in a successful extraction
The Tasmanian tiger could be brought back from extinction in just three years’ time thanks to a major breakthrough in genome sequencing. But exactly how will scientists rebirth the species?