In Australia, unique species abound – from koalas and kangaroos to wombats and emus. Now, the western laughing frog and a spider named for Tom Hardy are among the 750 new species recognized on the ...

If someone mentions criminal gangs, you might think of drug trafficking or financial crime. But one of the most persistent illegal trades in the world flies largely under the radar: wildlife smuggling ...

The female of the species has devil-like black horns, and a taste for extremely rare pollen. But until now, this Australian native bee has never been officially named or identified. My discovery of ...

If Australia is renowned for one thing, it's the proportion of highly dangerous animals that populate the continent. The three most venomous snakes in the world are from Australia (with a few others ...

Australia is the most notorious country on Earth for deadly wildlife. The red continent is thick with venomous snakes and spiders, toothy sharks and crocodiles, baby-eating dingoes, and the cassowary ...

Taronga Zoo has successfully bred native Australian animals for years — but it now has a vision on how to re-establish their ...

What do Australia’s new nature laws mean for native forests? The reforms closed a loophole that stopped legal scrutiny of ...

The European red fox isn't native to Australia, but it certainly does live there now, preying on native species. In an effort to help restore the ecological balance, scientists are experimenting with ...

Discover unique animals that start with N. From the Unicorn of the Sea to the rare Numbat, explore this list of 11 ...

Australia is well-known for being the home of iconic, exotic, and unique wildlife. I’ve been there many times and am always pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of nonhuman animals of incredibly ...

This little central bearded dragon and hundreds of species like him could be the key to saving Australia's native fauna and habitats — and combat reptile smuggling. There are 98 species in South ...