Reigning 'Dancing With the Stars' champion Robert Irwin revealed Prince William and Kate Middleton's children named a baby ...

In a study, Australian cockatoos figured out that a new food was OK to consume by observing one another, a vivid example of “social learning” in animals.

Fossils reveal an ancient platypus species (Obdurodon insignis) that still had teeth, offering insight into how this unusual animal evolved.

The regent honeyeater is a beautiful bird at risk of extinction. So how can we protect it from native predators, such as possums and sugar gliders?

Abstract: Using computer image-processing technology for animal identification has improved labour-intensive agriculture and animal husbandry efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, camera traps have ...

A once-extinct marsupial has been released in Australia following a breeding programme designed to ensure its survival. The eastern barred bandicoot was declared extinct in the wild in 1991 after ...

Got a mouse in your house? That thought alone may terrify you. Now imagine if mice were scampering through your house, rummaging in your pantry or even running across your face at night. That sounds ...

Janette Wilson refuses to sleep the evening of April 24, just in case her pre-dawn alarm doesn't work and she misses the local Anzac Day commemorations. The Top End horse trainer is fully committed to ...

Researchers have described a new-to-science species of skink that may be one of Australia’s most threatened reptiles. The small population of the skink, possibly fewer than 20 individuals, lives in a ...

Beyond the majestic Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is also home to some of the most unique wildlife. While most people think the country has some dangerous creatures, a ...

National commemorations recognise that animals have been integral to Australia’s military operations throughout history. In the lead-up to Anzac Day, this FlagPost provides a brief overview of animals ...

A massive crocodile has mauled a young man at a tourist hotspot in a horror attack that saw him rushed to hospital by plane. The man, aged in his 20s, was mauled by the “large crocodile ” on Australia ...