Animals

Animals

Manta migration: a coming of age

Magnificent manta rays can migrate hundreds of kilometres, yet juvenile mantas must reach an important milestone before venturing out into the open ocean as new research reveals why

Animals

How crocs out-survived dinosaurs

About 66 million years ago a catastrophic event wiped out three-quarters of Earth’s species, including its most fearsome predators: dinosaurs. Yet somehow crocodiles survived. Find out why

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Croc hunts cuisine in crazy scenes

What are diners to do when a crocodile walks into a restaurant, leaps onto a counter, strolls into the kitchen, flops onto a couch, then freshens up in a water feature? Find out what happened

History

Giant echidna hiding in museum

Scientists had been scratching their heads for almost 30 years as to why no fossils of Australia’s extinct giant echidna were being found in Victoria – until two researchers looked closer to home

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How having a dog improves health

If you already have a doggo you could probably name at least 10 ways they make life better but having a pooch also provides a real health boost, especially for kids – here’s how their love helps us

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Mini dogs live longer – here’s why

How can a mini doggo live up to 14 years, when a big one only lives up to 10 years? Scientists finally solve the mystery and they say, it is all down to the DNA

Environment

Tiny Fijian bee faces extinction

A very wee bee the size of a grain of rice was discovered just two years ago in the trees of the island nation. But researchers believe that 99 per cent have already vanished – what is happening?

Animals

Snakes sneak into Aussie airport

Why do dozens of snakes decide to visit this central Australian airport each summer? Turns out the cool ‘human habitat’ is the perfect place for snakes to shelter from the hot, summer sun

VIDEOArts

Boy’s bird song wins hearts

Major Aussie artists are obsessed with the toe-tapping bird song written by an eight-year-old boy that has become a ‘little bit of a flag’ for human creativity

Animals

Aussie state swarmed by moths

Millions of bogong moths have become lost in the bright lights of the city after being blown off course during their yearly migration – but experts say the swarm is great news for the environment

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Devil safe and well after escapade

Mary the Tassie Devil made headlines after she escaped her enclosure and ran wild on the Gold Coast. Now the mischievous marsupial is back at home after the adventure took its toll

Animals

Aussie boy’s snake handling stuns

This Aussie boy shocked thousands of viewers after footage of him moving a python went viral, but experts say even non-venomous snakes should never be handled. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Bilby breeding a stunning success

Once pushed to just 10 per cent of their former range, greater bilbies are making a comeback as new figures show the success of Taronga’s breeding program just in time for National Bilby Day

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Staying safe this swooping season

Spring means swooping but one Aussie man says he has a quirky technique that not only prevents the dreaded magpie swoop, but builds a connection with our feathered friends. How does he do it?

Society and Culture

Who was the Crocodile Hunter?

Larrikin croc wrangler Steve Irwin has been lovingly remembered on the 20th anniversary of his passing, with daughter Bindi and son Robert leading the tributes to the wildlife conservationist

Animals

Possum hitches a ride on boy

When a baby possum climbed the leg of an Australian schoolboy on his way to class, students and staff knew exactly how to help the cute critter. Watch the funny footage and see what happened

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A day in the life of a great white

Remarkable footage captured by 13 of the apex predators off the coast of NSW has given incredible insight into how they behave, as the state government announces new safety measures

Science and Technology

Tassie tigers’ walk on the wild side

Kids News spoke with leading de-extinction expert Professor Andrew Pask about why he is trying to bring back the Tasmanian tiger and what it takes to build a career in de-extinction

Animals

Penguin parade turned vax queue

Phillip Island’s little penguin colony is famous for its nightly sea to the sand parade but National Science Week saw the world’s largest wildlife vaccination program begin, inspiring Knight’s toon

Environment

Shark alerts on smartwatches

It’s Science Week! Australian shark sighting app Dorsal has a new feature coming that will enable the app to issue alerts to surfers and swimmers while they are in the water. Here’s how it works