On a small island off the southern coast of Australia, a spiky mammal emerged from the forest and walked through a clearing. Its brief appearance, captured by a nearby trail camera, turned out to be ...

The biennial award is named after high profile veterinarian John Schofield, whose work focused on the welfare of animals used in research and teaching. This 3Rs award was created to recognise similar ...

Locals were in awe after stumbling across a rarely-seen sea creature on the shore of a popular Aussie beach. A pair of Darwin ...

Protecting 30% of Australian lands sounds good – but what matters much more is whether we’re protecting dwindling habitat for ...

Some philosophers believe that creating art requires intention; for example, a sculptor will mold clay with the intention of having it look like Abraham Lincoln. And nonhuman animals, they’ll argue, ...

Paleontologist Anthony Romilio looked at three rock slabs bearing footprints. Most of the footprints come from one slab, ...

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back ...

Some philosophers believe that creating art requires intention —for example, a sculptor will mold clay with the intention of ...

Despite the long flight, a 14-day cruise from Sydney to Auckland checks all the sight-seeing, cultural and culinary boxes.

Recorded at 45% higher than before Australia's drought-wildfire combo of 2019, it was described as "nothing short of remarkable." ...

Residents in the Brisbane suburb of Newmarket on their flooded street Hundreds of thousands of people remain without power in Australia after a cyclone brought wild weather to the east coast.

Australia, with its stunning landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity, is home to some of the planet’s most remarkable and enduring species. Among these are the living fossils, ancient creatures that ...