Council deletes stunning photo amid controversy over common Aussie mistake
An Australian council has removed a stunning image showing a black dingo from its website and social media…
They’re one of the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth – so why do these ocean giants eat such tiny animals?
On land, very small prey such as mosquitoes, aphids and ants cluster in occasional groups, providing food for…
New cluster of Tapanuli orangutans discovered in Sumatra peat swamp
Researchers have confirmed that the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, previously thought to live only in Sumatra’s Batang…
Endemic frog and gecko species identified on Dauan Island in Torres Strait
Three newly discovered species only found on one of Australia’s northernmost islands have been identified for the first…
Spring Snowflake Morning | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Thomas Schwarze’s Image Thomas Schwarze (Germany) provides a simultaneous view of spring snowflake flowers and the treetops of…
Australia must declare war on the great white shark
Whenever kangaroos, koalas, emus or other native animals become too numerous in Australia, the government quietly goes about…
Wainui the alpaca leaves behind legacy as oldest of his species
Record-breaking alpaca Hawthornden Wainui has left behind a legacy following his tragic death. The beloved pet, who lived…
Jelly Smack Summer | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Ralph Pace’s Image Ralph Pace (USA) finds himself in the middle of a mass or ‘smack’ of Pacific…
Suspended Animation | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Minghui Yuan’s Image Minghui Yuan (China) carefully illustrates the architectural detail of a hairy moth cocoon. Minghui saw…
Koalas somehow evolved fingerprints nearly identical to humans
Nature loves to play quiet tricks on those who study it closely. Some of its greatest surprises aren’t…
Rescuers Race To Save The Life Of Sea Lion With Plastic Stuck Around Her Neck
When rescuers from multiple organizations learned about a sea lion in the Salish Sea with plastic stuck around…
Different croaks: new frog and gecko species discovered on remote island in Australia’s north | Amphibians
Three new animal species – two frogs and a gecko – have been discovered on a remote island…