Tag: wildlife

The Health sector has brought attention to a flesh eating disease called Buruli ulcers making its rounds in the Melbourne metro recently.

NZ-based researchers say one size does not fit all in Antarctica, with some species likely to suffer more than others as region’s climate changes.

Perth Zoo’s newest giraffe calf is a 55kg bundle of joy for mum Kitoto and dad Armani. Another youngster is due at the zoo next month.

Latest modelling shows only around 3,200 breeding pairs, which could decline to as little as 400 pairs by 2050 if no action is taken.

Scientists are ‘surprised’ to find a chocolate-coloured tree frog related to Australia’s common green tree frog living in the jungles of New Guinea.

Scientists find a cheap and effective way to protect juvenile wallabies from feral cats, boosting their survival rate by almost 90 percent.

High demand for parrots as pets, and their removal from the wild for the trade, have significantly contributed to their severe decline, study finds.

The humble Aussie bee is far more likely to get you admitted to hospital than a venomous snake or spider, study finds.

A busy road in a New Zealand city has been closed for a month to ensure a mother sea lion and her youngster can travel to the beach in safety.

Government announces $18-million package to help Australia’s koalas, including a population audit. But it’s not enough, say Greens.

Aussie wildlife taking the opportunity of coronavirus lockdowns to see the sights in the big city.

Photographer GLENN ASHER-GORDON quickly found himself wedded to the Galapagos Islands, a sanctuary for some of the world’s most unique wildlife.

Huge, deadly Australian birds are one of the hazards that might invite themselves for campsite coffee, Down Under.

The bushfires have shown nature at its cruelest but there is hope we can save our beloved wildlife, as these clips show.

PHOTOS: Each photographer has brought a different perspective on nature. Each of these can enhance your worldview - allowing you to see the dynamics and resilience; the power and quiet; the destruction and rebirth inherent in it.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 Awards are around the corner. A few incredible pictures have been revealed.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: What the Adani Carmichael mine would mean for Queensland, Australia and the world if it goes ahead.

Spiders are a traditional part of a Halloween scare and for some people they have been a source of fear for years. But in reality, spiders deserve to instil a sense of amazement, not fear.

This toothy predator has been given a home in an Aussie beachside pool.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Researchers have observed that, as climate zones change, animals and plants migrate to keep up. But as biodiversity and ecosystem services are threatened, species that can’t adjust to rapidly changing conditions face extinction.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Snakes strike fear into many people who live in or visit Australia. When we have a higher risk of injury or death from burns, horses, bee stings, drownings and car accidents, why don’t we fear these hazards as we do the sight of a snake?

Arts, sports, beaches, culture and nature. Australia is a land of beauty and abundance. Here's six top spots for the visitor to get a big hit of Down Under.

The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners have been announced... and they are, of course, breathtaking.

Kangaroos get their kinky on for passing train, snapped by rural health minister.

Red carpet rolled out at Aussie High Commission for star studded special screening of Sir David Attenborough’s new Barrier Reef documentary series.

Have a go at the size of this shark a guy hauled in on a beach in Australia... on a handline.

Two koalas wrestle it out , completely oblivious to the dogs sniffing them and the man filming them.

This magpie lives with humans, does human things, and has over 17,000 followers on Instagram. Just take a look at these pictures and you'll understand why.

Australia's "brave stance" on lions hailed as victory by anti-hunting advocates.

WATCH: This cruisey koala decided to pop down to the shops, to meet the locals and check out what was going on.

Not only are peacock spiders beautiful, teeny tiny and adorable, but they can dance too! Check out their moves...

WATCH: Incredible Aussie wildlife - hungry octopus leaps clean out of the water to chase down an unsuspecting crab.

Crocodiles have always enjoyed a healthy respect in the Northern Territory but high season has just begun for an even deadlier creature: the box jellyfish.

The Australian government is currently awaiting a response to a proposal it has presented to the international community, which would create protected marine areas in East Antarctica and establish reserves that would ban fishing and hunting.

Japanese snow monkeys have remarkably similar characteristics to humans, particularly when they're found relaxing in the hot springs. Aussie reader James Martin snapped this amazing shot of a monkey relaxing in the snow.

With tennis star Tommy Haas the latest celebrity to join the long list of Aussie celebrity visitors who have hugged a koala, and had a photo taken, we collect our favourite shots in one handy album. Because, who doesn't like looking at photos of koalas?