Researchers specifically studied four populations of southern emu-wren for their territory defense abilities when exposed to ...

The female of the species has devil-like black horns, and a taste for extremely rare pollen. But until now, this Australian ...

A chance discovery by a firefighter has confirmed the presence of endangered eastern ground parrots in northern Tasmania for the first time in decades. Robin Meyers from the Parks and Wildlife Service ...

In 2024 we were excited to launch the Australian Geographic Awards for Nature. This conservation funding program has significantly increased the Australian Geographic Society’s impact in tackling ...

Experts explain how the virus could spread, though the agriculture department says island cases are unlikely to greatly raise mainland risk. Scientists have detected signs the deadly H5 bird flu ...

During Question Time on Monday, Agriculture Minister Julie Collins fielded a Dorothy Dixer about bolstering “Australia’s preparedness” for dealing with pests and diseases and its importance to “our ...

Sugary sodas cause deadly diseases. Coca-Cola worked to discredit the science. Double trouble: Barger gets caught off second base as Blue Jays' rally fizzles in Game 6 of Series ‘Claim is preposterous ...

Australian scientists have confirmed a theory from the 1950s about the evolution of birds. They found bird species which have many colours in their plumage evolve into new species at a faster rate ...

Scientists who spent 10 days there found healthy animals until late in their trip when they encountered hundreds of dead elephant seal pups. Australian scientists have found hundreds of dead seal pups ...