In 2022, the presence of black rats on North West Island raised alarms, necessitating a thorough response. Rangers initiated ...

Despite their scale, we know surprisingly little about mass mortality events — from bird flu and other triggers — and their ...

Over the past 100,000 years, Australia and New Guinea's large animal communities have been disrupted by extinctions and invasive species, altering entire ecosystems and threatening the conservation of ...

The deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu has been spreading across Australia and devastating wildlife. So infection in a mammal was ...

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Australia is racing to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is now believed to have infected seven seabirds. There are currently five confirmed or suspected cases of ...

Authorities have revealed the massive amount of calls reporting suspected cases of bird flu in Australia, as a crackdown ...

Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about one million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what’s left is vital to conserving biodiversity.

Australia's landscapes are full of beauty, but they're also home to animals with reputations few places can match. Some carry venom strong enough to shut down the body before help arrives, and others ...

From elephant rides to getting cozy with snakes to adventures in the Outback, Bindi Irwin had a wild time as a kid with ...