Animals
New Species of Trapdoor Spider
A new species of spider has been discovered in the Brigalow Belt in central Queensland. Researchers at Queensland Museum are......
The plight of the Bogong Moth
Five years ago the Bogong moth population declined sharply due to increasing drought and rising temperatures in the caves used......
Is your dog a metal head?
Almost 70% of pet owners sing to their animals. People seem to think that playing music for their pets reduces......
Invasive species causing extinction crisis
The State of the Environment report released last month paints a grim picture for the future of flora and fauna......
Mozzie virus alert for all Eastern states
High rainfall across the Eastern states has boosted mosquito populations and the insects are bringing an added risk this year......
Barilaro backs down on koala crossbench call
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has stared down her Deputy John Barilaro’s threat to move The Nationals to the crossbench over......
Gangetic Dolphin under threat in polluted River Ganges
The diminishing population of the rare Gangetic Dolphin now faces an additional existential threat from a large scale water extraction......
Bushfires Impact on plants and animals – new report
The Wildlife and Threatened Species Bushfire Recovery Expert Panel, late last week, released a list of the 191 invertebrate and......
The link between atomic bombs and whale sharks
Leftover radiation from atomic bomb tests allow scientists to accurately date the age of many marine creatures, including the majestic......
Saving Wildlife: The work that goes beyond the headlines
The impact of recent bushfires on native animals has made headlines, with images of burned carcasses and koala hospitals grabbing......