What is Australia’s most underrated animal? Vote for your favourite this National Science Week
In National Science Weeks of years gone by, you told us your favourite tree (the majestic river red…
Whales stranded on Japan’s coast after earthquake in Russia: a strange coincidence?
Four whales were filmed stranded on the coast of Heisaura Beach, in the Japanese city of Tateyama, just…
“It was one of the shocks of my life”: third species of manta ray confirmed after decades of suspicionÂ
After 15 years of wondering, scientists have confirmed there are three species of manta ray. Researchers have formally confirmed…
A Spectacular Giant Stick Insect Discovered in the Rainforests of North Queensland, Australia
Researchers Angus Emmott of James Cook University and scientist Ross Coupland discovered a new species of Phasmatodea, specifically…
‘Like two old friends walking home from a bar’
When researchers set up trail cameras, they never quite know what they’ll pick up. One team in Peru…
Koala born at Ouwehands zoo; First for the Netherlands
A koala has been born at Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen, the zoo announced on Thursday. As far as…
Malaysia’s turtle egg buyback scheme saved thousands — but is it sustainable?
A recent study assessed the effectiveness of Malaysia’s decades-old sea turtle egg buyback scheme, which aims to…
Video of unidentified creature in Seoul’s Han River goes viral
SEOUL – A video showing what appears to be an unidentified creature in the Han River has gone…
Koala baby bump heralds first arrival of marsupial at Dutch zoo
July 31, 2025 A screenshot from the zoo’s video of the koala mother Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen has…
Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
Photo:Â Screenshot / Clarke Boys Hunting After heavy rainfall in Coromandel, a family have spotted a seal in floodwaters…
Trail cameras catch jaguars in Brazil acting just like house cats – and scientists are using the behaviour to protect them
Researchers in Brazil have found a surprisingly effective way of protecting jaguars – using car mats. Jaguars in Brazil often come into…
Firebrand politician Bob Katter reignites his war of words with Terri Irwin over his ‘lazy’ crocodile hunting push
Firebrand politician Bob Katter has reignited his war of words with Terri Irwin, the widowed wife of beloved…