‘Platypus-like’ fossil in China is oldest-known semiaquatic mammal-like animal
With a body like a platypus, tail of an otter and a canine head, a fossil found in…
Nature’s Goofy Side Takes Center Stage in the Funniest Wildlife Photos of the Year
The natural world is often portrayed at its most majestic: soaring birds, prowling predators, and fierce wildlife perfectly…
Outlander actor Steven Cree opens bear sanctuary in Armenia; three rescued Syrian brown bears move from filthy cages to spacious habitats | World News
Outlander actor Steven Cree has opened the first phase of a new bear sanctuary in Armenia, giving rescued…
Chimps can carry their deceased infants for months. Scientists are now closer to finding out why
Warning: this story contains an image that some may find distressing Among the fascinating behaviours observed in chimpanzees…
Drones photograph two rare fin whales as they migrate north along WA’s coast
Two separate sightings of rare fin whales has delighted researchers and ocean lovers alike on Western Australia’s South…
Perth beaches reopened days after being deemed too unsafe due to whale carcass attracting shark frenzy
The Perth beach that drew mammoth crowds to see a washed up decomposing whale and the shark frenzy…
Beautiful butterflies get more attention from the public – and from scientists | Butterflies
Large and beautiful butterflies attract far more attention than species that are smaller and dull. Now a new…
In 1872, a British planter released just 9 mongooses in Jamaica to kill rats; within a decade, they had spread across the island |
Representative Image of mongooses impacting Jamaican wildlife, including birds and reptiles ( AI Generrated Image) In 1872, British…
This sloth has moths living in its fur. The reason why is remarkable
British birds such as blackbirds, jays and woodpeckers will sometimes come down to the ground, fan their wings…
Foxes, feral cats spotted in first camera survey of Malupirti springs
About three hours’ drive inland from the coastal Kimberley community of Bidydanga, the sacred freshwater spring sites of…
Australian camel record set before American ranchers at Good Old Days Festival
Thirty-two camels in harness pulling a loaded wagon at a heritage festival in southern New South Wales have…
Bogong moths have arrived in Sydney, Canberra and coastal NSW. When will they go?
If you’re in New South Wales right now you may have noticed an unusual increase in bogong moths…