We used to think the ‘sex’ of an animal was clearly defined by its chromosomes. But it’s way more complicated than it seems.

A predator-proof fence was built around 4ha at Secret Creek to exclude foxes, cats and rabbits, creating a protected bushland ...

Measuring over 30sq.km with an average depth of 10.9m, Twofold Bay is the third deepest natural harbour in the Southern ...

In waterways, farms and skies across regional Australia, the next wave of environmental and energy innovation is already ...

With the 2025 Great Victorian Bike Ride in late November, Daniel Scott recounts his memorable experiences from last year’s ...

Advanced video techniques reveal exactly how snake bites work and show various snake species have evolved very different ...

Often mistaken for yabbies, the freshwater spiny crayfish species of Australia’s east coast are extraordinarily diverse.

Current strategies prioritise three species of cultural and ecological importance: the djabbo (northern quoll), djebuyh ...

Albania’s relatively unknown Accursed Mountains are increasingly becoming the focus of intrepid walkers and mountaineers.

Scientists have noticed a troubling rise in the number of whales caught and tangled in fishing and shark nets this migration ...

An oft-quoted fact about the inland taipan is that it could kill 250,000 mice or 100 adult humans with the venom of a single ...

Incision marks likely made by humans on the fossilised bone of an ancient kangaroo challenges the ‘humans wiped out ...