Koala protection in south-east Queensland to be shaped by new strategy
Queenslanders have been invited to have their say on how best to protect the koala population in the…
62,000 African Penguins Starving to Death Highlights Humanity-Driven Extinction Crisis
A study published this week about tens of thousands of starving African penguins is highlighting what scientists warn…
One of the world’s most endangered species is being ‘eaten into extinction’, researchers warn
Published on 26/11/2025 – 13:00 GMT+1 Lemurs are at serious risk of being driven into extinction as affluent…
‘Loophole’ in new government plan could lead to extinction of world-famous Aussie animal
“Loopholes” in new laws proposed by the Albanese government could unwittingly fast-track the extinction of one of Australia’s…
Australia’s Only Shrew is Now officially Extinct, Killed by Non-native Species Introduced by Humans
The Christmas Island shrew was a small, short-legged creature with a pointed muzzle. Like other shrews, it resembled…
Officials take bold action to resurrect unusual creature driven to brink of extinction: ‘Incredible and unique’
One curious coastal creature is at critical risk of extinction — here’s what Australia’s doing to help. Just…
Earth just surprised scientists! Extinction rate among plant and animal species has surprisingly slowed down |
The global loss of species has long been seen as one of the greatest threats to life on…
Northern hairy-nosed wombat joeys mark conservation success for rare Queensland animal
Tucked away in their mothers’ pouches, three tiny wombat joeys have unknowingly marked a new era for their…
Bone fossil not evidence Australia’s ancient megafauna was killed by humans: study
Thousands of years ago the first Australians once shared the land with giant kangaroos and other cow-sized marsupials.…
Snow leopard populations threatened by climate change and low genetic diversity
ADVERTISEMENT Snow leopards are at a high risk of extinction in the wild. Poaching and habitat destruction threaten…
Device inside black box holds secret to ‘mind-blowing’ Tasmanian tiger breakthrough
Australia is now central to plans to bring animals back from extinction and protect those on the brink,…
Dire wolves created by Colossal have first get-together: Watch
Colossal Biosciences created three dire wolves using genetic engineering. Now that the wolves have gotten older – the…