Animal Science

There was once thought to be fewer than 1,000 numbats left in the wild, but a new study in southern Western Australia suggests that number is far greater.

Momentum is growing in one of Australia's largest cattle-producing states to overturn a ban on virtual fencing technology. However, a peak animal welfare charity says using electric shocks to train animals raises significant ethical and animal welfare concerns.

More than 200 birds with lorikeet paralysis syndrome have been taken in by wildlife carers around Grafton as researchers call on citizen scientists to help find the cause.

The southern shovel-nosed snake and spotted military dragon are among the species found in the area for the first time.

Here's what you can do to prevent cane toads from making themselves at home on your property and how to humanely euthanase any you do find in your garden.

As Aussies head to the beaches and parklands this summer, we asked a venom expert to rank the top 10 most painful creatures they might encounter. 

A national frog research team will look into the death of more than 200 frogs at Bool Lagoon alongside a number of other unexplained events. 

The species is only known to live atop a handful of mountain peaks in remote Far North Queensland, including Mount Finnigan about 50km south of Cooktown.

A Byron Bay vet team is searching for a suitable feather donor for a procedure they hope will help get an injured wedge-tailed eagle soaring again.

One of Australia's leading ecologists says climate change should be specifically mentioned for the first time in revamped threatened species legislation, due to be released by the Albanese government in 2024.

Scientists report cloning a monkey using a technique that most famously gave us Dolly the sheep in 1996. So what's new about this study, and what does it mean for humans?

A large gathering of hundreds of cownose rays off the NSW coast prompt questions from scientists, who know little about the sea creatures.

Bettongs, chuditch, quendas and antechinus as well as possums, skinks, kangaroos and echidnas were put through their paces to see which of our native animals could complete puzzles left in bushland.

Normally, you'll find Elizabeth Znidersic in north-east Victoria's wetlands, microphone in hand, eavesdropping on birds. But the scientist has recently returned from a much colder expedition.

While the images we see in nature documentaries are filmed on location, many of the animal sounds are recorded and added later. Here's how they're made, writes Damien Pollard.

Pods of more than 70 orcas have been recorded at the Bremer Canyon off Western Australia's south coast as the annual season starts with high numbers of killer whales in good health.

New research shows numbats are overheating in high summer temperatures, and scientists suggest climate change could make things worse.

Spouting water, hissing and blowing bubbles might not work for humans on the dating scene, but according to Sunshine Coast researchers, for saltwater crocodiles it's a different story.

A WA wildlife carer says she nearly "wet her pants" with excitement, after an endangered western swamp tortoise was found on a dirt track near her home town of Northcliffe.

With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world's most venomous arachnid has found a new home at the Australian Reptile Park.

Broad-brimmed, legionnaire, sombrero — whatever your choice, even moderate UV days call for sun protection atop your noggin. But we're not the only hat-wearers in the animal kingdom.

An official survey estimates the roo population declined significantly across New South Wales in the past 12 months, yet farmers say numbers appear healthy.

Humans have been living alongside cats and dogs for thousands of years. But that doesn't mean we're always compatible. What can you do as an animal lover with pet allergies?

Visitors to Kangaroo Island are being asked to help researchers gather data on the attractiveness of Cape Baron geese and other wildlife projects.

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