Imagine you're driving down a winding road when you spot an injured possum. Your instincts might tell you to hit the brakes, ...

Ever wondered why some dreams feel so realistic that they stay with you long after you wake up, while others seem like ...

A new Australian study has found alarming pesticide levels in food eaten by endangered Carnaby's black cockatoos, raising concerns about links to a mysterious paralysis syndrome.

Federal government identifies more than 150 native and unique bird species and 10 mammal species at ‘very high risk’ ...

From brightly colored birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia's native animals are a sight to behold. The island continent is home to nearly 600,000 plants, animals and insects, many of which ...

The outlook could be grim for Australia's wildlife if a deadly strain of bird flu spreads to ducks, ecology experts are warning. Species at risk include emblematic Australian animals such as the black ...

The H5N1 virus can be fatal to cats and dogs but cases are infrequent and may be mistaken for other illnesses ...

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now been found in a second state, South Australia, after earlier being identified in Western Australia. Authorities have confirmed three seabirds have died of ...

During previous avian influenza outbreaks, egg and poultry production were impacted in some parts of Australia, causing the ...