Platypuses need threatened species recognition in NSW, researcher says
A leading researcher is calling for the platypus to be classified as a threatened species in New South…
Scientists push to have platypus listed as ‘vulnerable’ on conservation register
Jessica McDonald thought she saw a rat scurry across the road while picking up a friend from a…
Colombia’s main river redraws the map of little-known night monkeys
A new study looks at genetic evidence to suggest that Colombia’s Magdalena River, and not the Andean…
Experts thrilled after trail cameras capture rare footage of snow leopard: ‘A positive indicator’
Researchers spotted a snow leopard in the Himalayas for the first time in four years. According to the…
Snakes on a train: How king cobras are spreading across India thanks to world’s busiest railway network
King cobras are spreading to different parts of India by hitching rides on some of the country’s busiest…
‘The sighting … is significant’
A recent survey inside a wildlife refuge in India has recorded notable sightings of endangered, vulnerable, and near-threatened…
Experts thrilled after spotting rare creatures almost hunted to extinction: ‘A crucial site’
A rare appearance by a unique species of falcon has delighted experts in India and confirmed good news…
Experts thrilled as trail cameras capture rare images of elusive creature: ‘Very big news’
When a rarely spotted animal comes out of the woodwork, conservationists and everyday people alike can celebrate. In…
National park officials elated as trail cameras capture rare creature moving through forest — here’s why it matters
In a win for wildlife watchers and conservationists alike, Thai officials shared a rare and heartening sight: a…
Young student sparks excitement after capturing incredible image of elusive nocturnal creature: ‘Ability to thrive’
Photographs of rare and elusive species are always cause for celebration, as they can both help scientists continue…
‘One of the most exciting discoveries’
A coral species that was thought to have been extinct since 2000 has been rediscovered by researchers. In…