Wolf pup clones: is this ‘de-extinction’?
Science and literature have seen a remarkable breakthrough that could revive vanished species, after DNA from a 13,000-year-old extinct wolf made famous in fiction was crossbred back to life
Science and literature have seen a remarkable breakthrough that could revive vanished species, after DNA from a 13,000-year-old extinct wolf made famous in fiction was crossbred back to life
Two Australian zoos have celebrated some roarsome new arrivals, with the rare birth of a single lion cub at one wildlife park coming after a trio of cubs was born at another one month prior
Brave passengers will soon be able to banish boredom while in transit by taking a saltwater crocodile dive in the departures lounge, thanks a new experience coming to one Australian airport
The early withdrawal of shark nets across 51 Australian beaches has some residents concerned about swimmer safety but conservationists say they don’t want the nets to be used at all
A project that would forever transform large swathes of land into a protected koala sanctuary has the ‘overwhelming support’ of people living in the three closest council areas, new polling reveals
You may have noticed some empty supermarket shelves at the egg fridge and egg prices have spiked too – find out why there are egg shortages and how they affect Aussie households and businesses
Tasmania celebrated the first birthday of the Apple Isle’s very own AFL club by unveiling a valuable new recruit – a Tasmanian devil named Rum’un, team mascot for the state’s AFL entry
A critically endangered grey nurse shark has given birth at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium for the first time in the aquarium’s history, marking an exciting moment in marine conservation
Shivering possums rescued in QLD after vet Dr Bree Talbot also created a makeshift ER in Byron for marine turtles, an eastern grey kangaroo and flying foxes during Alfred SEE THE VIDEO
An Australian zoo has welcomed a gorgeous new baby gorilla, with the park’s owner sharing the endangered animal’s gender following a successful birth and warm welcome to the family
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