New research has discovered 16 new desert grasshopper species, revealing their Ice Age-driven isolation and diversification.

Western Australia's ports of Dampier and Varanus Island reopened, the ports' operator said, after Tropical Cyclone Zelia hit the state's Pilbara iron ore region on Friday. Pilbara Ports said on its ...

They average in size between 5 and 6.5 feet long and are typically found in moist habitats like swamps and lagoons but can also be found in forests, woodlands and grasslands. They are often found in ...

A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard.

Explore the world's deadliest snakes, including the North America's Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, South America's ...

Deserts are home to various snake species that have adapted to survive extreme conditions, from the highly venomous Inland ...

An Australian reptile wrangler was called to a home on a report of snake sightings and ended up leaving after three hours ...

Women Against Cane Toads and the Kiwirrkurra Rangers are helping Australia in its prolonged battle with invasive pests.

SYDNEY, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Australia Post's Year of the Snake stamps and the lucky snakes painted on a light rail tram in downtown Sydney to celebrate the Spring Festival are inspired by the ...

Some people think that desert wildlife is all snakes, lizards and coyotes, but it is much more full of life — and of surprises. Richard Stephens is a freelance reporter living in Beatty.

The Manasquan Library slithered into the Year of the Snake ahead of Chinese New Year, thanks to a visit from Miss Rachel from ...