China seal touches hearts for swimming 200km back to island after missing humans
A young seal gained widespread attention on social media in China after swimming 200km to return to an…
Seal spotted on Vanuatu’s easternmost island
A seal has been spotted at a beach on Vanuatu’s easternmost island of Futuna, far from its frosty…
Department of Conservation call centre logs calls about MMA chimpanzee bout, eel-eating seals and UFOs
Unexpected queries included a caller adamant a UFO had dropped from the sky to the Tararua Range. Another…
Bird flu suspected to have spread to seal at key breeding ground off Kangaroo Island
A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a seal at a key breeding ground,…
Bird flu threat to Tasmania’s endangered native wildlife spurs contingency plans
From ferocious devils ambling through the bush to colourful birds found nowhere else in the world, Tasmania is…
Deen Maar Island fur seal population plummets as pollution affects pups
A remote island off Victoria’s south-west coast, Deen Maar, was once home to Australia’s largest fur seal colony.…
China’s nutraceutical boom offers opportunities for European brands
According to data from WPIC, a digital commerce and technology agency that helps global brands enter, scale and…
Neil the seal’s damage bill and management costs revealed
Neil the elephant seal has become a “wildlife icon”, bringing immense joy to fans in Tasmania and around…
The joy of Neil: How a cheeky seal on Tasmania’s shores brought happiness to the world
Neil the seal has headed out to sea. The 1,000-kilogram marine mammal has spent the past few weeks…
Neil the seal ‘may have moved on’, Tasmanian wildlife experts say
Authorities in Tasmania say it appears Neil the seal may have left his resting spot near Hobart. The…
Safety fears spark calls for better protections for Neil the seal
As Tasmania’s favourite seal, Neil, continues to grow in both size and popularity, wildlife advocates and a local…
Elephant seal pups rack up PFAS while nursing
Northern elephant seal females and pups go through intense cycles of fueling and fasting. Thanks to extremely…