If Australia is renowned for one thing, it's the proportion of highly dangerous animals that populate the continent. The three most venomous snakes in the world are from Australia (with a few others ...

The distressing new estimate considers animals killed in the fires and those that will die from indirect causes, like starvation and dehydration Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

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 ...

Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what's left is vital to conserving biodiversity.

Here's the thing. When you think of dangerous Australian animals, your mind probably conjures up images of massive saltwater crocodiles, venomous snakes coiled in the grass, or those infamous ...

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 ...

In National Science Weeks of years gone by, you told us your favourite tree (the majestic river red gum) and the animal call Australia loves the most (the warbling magpie, for obvious reasons). This ...