Australia’s deadliest animal named
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
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?
Australia’s deadliest spider might become humanity’s best mate, as the team behind funnel-web venom drug that could save heart attack and stroke victims prepares for clinical trials after 10 years
Two venomous red-bellied black snakes have been caught on camera in the ultimate breeding battle to decide who gets to try his snake charms on the nearby female. Watch the amazing video
Australia is infamous for its massive crocs, painful stingers and hungry sharks and now there’s a crazy sea creature on the list – check out this amazing Tiwi Islands catch with a giant horse head
This year’s kookiest collection of prizes for science’s most bizarre research includes the discovery that some animals can breathe through their bottoms, dead fish don’t swim and sober worms win
Mum Kipenzi tragically lost her last calf, but Australia’s newest white rhino calf is bringing joy by name and nature, now dubbed ‘Jabulani’, the Zulu word for ‘rejoice’, following his August birth
Timing is everything in more ways than one as one eagle-eyed photographer captures stunning and rare photos of a bird of prey snagging a giant sea snake straight from the big bluewater buffet
Super cute koala joey ‘Fox’ kicked off Save the Koala Month by meeting his Olympic namesakes Jess and Noemie, as the popular pair also had an island renamed in their honour in Sydney