Dr Alisdair Eddie, a wildlife veterinarian for Wildlife Victoria, was all set for a day of tending to injured birds in the ...

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Koala hospital’s desperate plea to save distressed animals. But Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue operations manager Mish Simpson said this is not normal koala behaviour. “The ...

Behind the wheel is Nick Leseberg, an ecologist, who drives at a slow but steady pace with keen eyes that miss little in the fading light. We pull over at the side of the road at one point to inspect ...

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The Eurasian Lynx is a wild cat with tufted ears and a short tail, found in forest across Europe and Asia. It is a stealthy ...

Updated: Another four big renewable and storage projects enter EPBC planning pipeline, with two of them branding themselves as “energy hubs”.

Australia is home to a rich variety of rare and unique animals, with nearly 80% of its plants and animals found nowhere else ...

In early January, firefighters leapt into action to save the life of a horse that had broken through fencing and fallen into a frozen pond. The animal was among 234 new species discovered in the past ...

In the early 1980s, a massive drought known as the "Great Dry" swept through eastern Australia. Massy's traditional farming practices had allowed his sheep to intensely graze the landscape, stripping ...

Night safaris are gaining popularity among travellers seeking unique experiences after dark. These safaris, available in ...

Awe-inspiring wilderness, rugged coastline, award-winning produce and a mellow culture – Joanna Whitehead discovers why ...

The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...