Queensland study shows snakes can be good listeners
Australian researchers have shown a lack of external ears is no barrier when it comes to the hearing abilities of snakes.
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Tropical quoll subspecies ‘nearing brink of extinction’
Fewer than 250 northern spotted-tail quolls may be left in the wild, say researchers studying the remaining populations of the Queensland marsupial subspecies.
Three endangered wallaby joeys born in Qld park
Three endangered bridled nailtail wallaby joeys are exploring their surroundings after being born in a Queensland wildlife park last month.
Lusty quoll’s sleepless habits could see species rooted
Researchers say the mating drive of northern quolls overrides even the need for sleep, putting the endangered species at further risk.
Man dies following suspected snake bite
A man aged in his sixties has died following a suspected snake bite east of Brisbane.
Wildlife service calls for duck hunt ban
Wildlife Victoria has joined calls for the state to ban duck hunting as the Andrews government weighs up the move before a new season announcement.
Australians big on hunting trophies
Australians who like to kill exotic animals including bears and giraffes have made the country the 10th largest importer of hunting trophies, a new report says.
Dugong stirs croc spotters off Brisbane
A gentle dugong has caused a stir near Brisbane after locals momentarily thought the mammal might be a three-metre saltwater crocodile.
‘Toadzilla’ found in national park
A giant toad weighing in at a record-breaking 2.7 kilograms has been found next to a hiking trail in north Queensland.
Woman, boy stung by Irukandji jellyfish
A woman and boy have been stung by a deadly Irukandji jellyfish at a beach in far north Queensland.
Lid lifts on bin chicken scavenging
Up to 500 ibises will be tagged to find out how the birds breed, feed and move in urban areas and discover if "bin chickens" need rubbish tips to thrive.
Quoll family returned after unplanned trip
Five northern quolls have been returned to Queensland after the marsupials made an accidental journey to Melbourne with a bunch of pumpkins.
Reported crocodile sighting near Brisbane
Authorities are investigating reports a three-metre crocodile was lurking near a popular swimming area on an island off the coast of Brisbane.
No sign of reported crocodile off Brisbane
Queensland rangers have been unable to find a crocodile after a "credible" sighting near an island off the coast of Brisbane.
‘Toadzilla’ found in national park in Qld
A giant toad weighing in at a record-breaking 2.7 kilograms has been found next to a hiking trail in north Queensland.
Child becomes fifth jellyfish sting victim
A primary school-aged girl has become Fraser Island's fifth jellyfish sting victim in a fortnight after three young girls and a boy were also hospitalised.
Jellyfish stings child on Fraser Island
The fourth child in two days has been airlifted from Fraser Island to hospital after a suspected sting from a potentially deadly Irukandji jellyfish.
Killer’s drug run led to police dog death
Convicted murderer Alan Lace has been jailed again for an attempt to evade a traffic stop while holding 1.3 kilograms of drugs that led to a police dog's death.
Turtle hatchlings joy after NSW disasters
The discovery of hatchlings belonging to an endangered NSW turtle species has elated ecologists after a succession of natural disasters hit their only habitat.
Boy in hospital with bite injuries after Fraser Island dingo ‘jumped him’
A five-year-old boy was bitten multiple times by a dingo as he played on a beach on Fraser Island in Queensland.
Boy in Qld hospital, dingo ‘jumped’ him
A boy, believed to be five years old, has reportedly been bitten multiple time by a dingo as he played on a beach on Fraser Island in Queensland.
Melbourne Cup winner admits animal cruelty
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and his assistant Jarrod McLean have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the lead-up to the 2018 Melbourne Cup.
Tiny unsung ocean heroes nab research hub
A new research aquarium will be built in Hobart to unlock the secrets of Antarctic krill, a small creature with a giant role in the Southern Ocean's food web.
Island dunnarts bounce back after blazes
A species of tiny marsupial that teetered on the brink after bushfires raged across half of Kangaroo Island is recovering with the help of a cat-proof fence.
Sharp increase in dog attacks on posties
About 1000 Australia Post workers have been attacked by dogs in just five months, sparking an urgent plea for dog owners to secure their pets.
New details on Aust’s other giant wombat
There are better matches to modern-day wombats than the car-sized Diprotodon, and a skull found in a Queensland cave reveals more about their lives.
Program ‘lied’ about cavoodle custody spat
A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.
Last-ditch bid to save Vic animal hospital
Veterinary nurses are making a last-ditch bid to stop the closure of a Melbourne animal hospital, saying the decision has been "shamefully" fast-tracked.
Dogs in fatal Qld mauling euthanised
A Queensland council has "swiftly and humanely" euthanised two pet dogs that mauled an electricity company contractor to death in the state's southeast.
Hi-tech rehab for injured birds of prey
A high-technology wildlife hospital has opened in country NSW complete with a flight test facility for recovering birds of prey.
Man killed in Queensland dog attack
A man has died after being mauled by up to three dogs in the yard of a home, south of Brisbane.