Wildlife crime may sound like something that happens far away in dense jungles or on the high seas, but it is an increasingly serious problem in Australia’s own backyard. Native animals and plants are ...

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 eastern barred bandicoot was declared extinct in the wild in 1991 after the population dwindled to just 60 living in a ...

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 ...

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A ONCE-EXTINCT marsupial has been released in Australia after being bred for survival. The eastern barred bandicoot was ...

Beyond the majestic Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is also home to some of the most unique wildlife ...

A passenger spotted a living Australian brushtail possum peering out from among the kangaroos on the shelf at the shop at ...

Significant reductions in illegal poaching are necessary to prevent the extinction of vulnerable species. Current privacy and surveillance laws can complicate digital tracking of illegal wildlife ...