Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year 2025 winners – in pictures | Art and design
A painterly, macro view of a cauliflower soft coral by Ross Gudgeon has taken out top prize in…
Scientists Identify a New Manta Ray Species, Just the Third Known in the World
Study co-authors collect measurements from a specimen that would confirm the species’ discovery – credit – Bethany Augliere,…
Orcas Pretend to Drown Each Other in Rare Training Session Caught on Camera
Orcas are called “killer whales” (even though they’re technically dolphins) for good reason. They’re the ocean’s top predators,…
Zoo Officials Baffled When Lost Otter Cub is Found Snoring Among the Flamingos
Mingo pasted into foreground with flamingo enclosure in Colchester Zoo in background (file photo) A wild otter cub…
Tourist Spots ‘Extinct’ Jellyfish Not Seen in 50 Years
Jellyfish enthusiasts rejoice: Depastrum cyathiforme—a wrinkled, barrel-shaped jelly with tiny tentacles for hair—may not actually be extinct, despite…
As South Australia deals with its algal bloom, California is dealing with another
A dead sea lion is discovered on one end of the coast, and not far away an entire…
Sea turtle clinic on Magnetic Island showcases dedication of wildlife carers
Down a dirt track behind the sandhills of an idyllic Queensland tropical beach is a ramshackle, but special,…
Going beneath the surface to protect dolphins
Australia is home to the world’s only city-based dolphin sanctuary, established in 2005 to protect a pod, considered…