Central Queensland fossilised fruits discovery changes understanding of plant evolutionary history
When scientists were first handed exceptionally preserved fossils from rural central Queensland, they were stumped. “It was an…
The wildlife and pets that are actually at risk of getting H5 bird flu: Myth busting with an ecologist
Eric WoehlerGo to the official government web pages, we’ve got an official bird flu web page with the…
Glacial cycles shape evolution of many species of Antarctic sea slug
Marine scientists have discovered that what was once thought to be a single sea slug species is actually…
New research finds gentoo penguins are four distinct species
Ten years ago, as Dr Jane Younger started analysing data for her PhD, something struck her as odd.…
Deep-Sea Cameras Off Japan Film Mysterious Floating Creature Scientists Can’t Identify
This ghostly organism was found at the bottom of the Ryukyu Trench and scientists are baffled by what…
Reptile remains believed to be a crocodile found dumped on side of Adelaide road
Reptile remains — which are believed to be from a crocodile — have been collected by authorities after…
Bright idea shines hope on struggling pollinators
Red light therapy has long been used by humans to improve skin health, slow signs of ageing and…
Remote Cameras Reveal the Rare Animals Living in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
Some of the incredible species captured in the Annamite Mountains | Photo credit: Fauna & Flora. A wide-ranging…
Guanacos’ return to Gran Chaco restirs debate around wildlife translocations
Five guanacos have been translocated from Patagonia to Argentina’s Dry Chaco as part of a reintroduction program.Rewilding…
Caught in a web: Biologist discovers possible new spider species
“It just caught my eye the fact that it was different, the size was the first thing I…
New Species Being Discovered Faster Than Ever – At a Rate of Over 16,000 a Year
New lanternfly discovered in India – SWNS New species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever,…
Gamba grass risks star attractions in NT’s beloved Litchfield National Park
Pauline Cass stands on the edge of Rum Jungle Lake, at the eastern fringe of Litchfield National Park,…