From bugs that sprint like cheetahs to those that breathe underwater, scientists have found insects so strange, they seem ...

Not every animal gets the spotlight, but that doesn’t make them any less important. These underrated creatures are crucial ...

Dragonflies spend 90 per cent of their lives as ‘nymphs’, living at the bottom of murky ponds and looking like ghouls that ...

The fossil, estimated to be around 151 million years old, dates back to the Jurassic period and represents the oldest known ...

Whether it’s a bird trying to impress a mate, a shrimp stunning its next meal, or a whale calling across the ocean, each ...

Current strategies prioritise three species of cultural and ecological importance: the djabbo (northern quoll), djebuyh ...

Mary river turtles have algae mohawks and can breathe through their bums. Learn more about them and why they are endangered.

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The back door of the world” By Krista Madsen In my recent essay on a low brow/high brow photographic stunt known ...

Blood-sucking nematomorphs are masters of mind control, emerging only after their host enters water. Found in marine ...

The finalists of the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have been announced, spotlighting silly moments with wildlife across ...

Freshwater and sea turtles may look similar, but neither one could survive in the other's territory for these reasons.