In 1830, Tasmania paid people to kill its now-iconic devils; females earned a higher bounty than males |
A Tasmanian devil is now one of the most recognisable animals associated with Tasmania, but its reputation among…
Runaway Tasmanian devil back on display at wildlife park after weeks on the run
Tell us about your experience. A Tasmanian devil that sparked a two-week search in dense bushland is back…
Research shows Tasmanian devils’ unique ‘clean-up’ role in WA’s Pilbara
Tasmanian devils are not an animal ordinarily thought of in connection with the remote north of Western Australia.…
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…
Human Impact on Island Biodiversity: New Study Reveals How People Reshaped Species Richness and Extinction Patterns
The paper also argues that many biodiversity patterns observed today – such as species richness, endemism and ecological…
Runaway Tasmanian devil Mary discharged from hospital
A runaway Tasmanian devil who sparked a two-week search on the Gold Coast has been discharged from a…
Runaway Tasmanian devil ‘Mary’ discharged from hospital
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Bird flu in Australia could be catastrophic for nation’s vulnerable species, experts warn
The outlook could be grim for Australia’s wildlife if a deadly strain of bird flu spreads to ducks,…
Runaway Gold Coast Tasmanian devil Mary recaptured after two-week search
A Tasmanian devil that sparked a two week-long search across the Gold Coast has been found and recaptured.…
Wildlife carers hone search area as hunt for missing Tasmanian devil enters second week
Carers are honing search efforts to recover a two-year-old Tasmanian devil on the loose in a leafy Gold…
The bushland where a Tasmanian Devil is believed to be missing
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Search for missing Tasmanian devil at popular Gold Coast wildlife park
A Gold Coast theme park has been closed as staff search for a missing Tasmanian devil named Mary.…