The cassowary looks like a relic from another geologic era – it’s as tall as a person, has glossy black feathers and piercing ...

In a struggle for survival, the heartbreaking sounds of the mammals’ labored breathing and faint high-pitched cries for help ...

Two retired military service dogs have been given Australia’s first Distinguished Service awards for animals. We find out more about the award and the long history of animals in the armed services.

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing 157 false killer whales that stranded on a remote Australian beach.

Residents on the Gold Coast have been left feeling anxious and frustrated after access to sandbags ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has been sued by an environmental group over failing to protect threatened species.

A new study finds that as temperatures rise, the animals are getting hotter, spending less time diving and putting more ...

The Australian redclaw crayfish was documented multiple times in Texas waters. How did they arrive in the US? Are they ...

A Belgian shepherd who went from pound puppy to decorated combat veteran has been honoured with a new award for distinguished ...

More than 150 false killer whales have washed up on the coast of the Australian island state of Tasmania, with none of them expected to survive, officials said.

Buffel grass directly threatens 27 endangered Australian species. This includes animals living at sea and in the air. At the ...