Most of our knowledge of New Zealand's prehistoric bird diversity comes from long-lost species with bones large enough to be ...

The South African black cobweb spider - known as a false katipō for its similarities - is bolder and faster than the native ...

How long can an outdoor writer go without mentioning Tolkien, when penning a story about New Zealand? Read on to find out.

All but four of New Zealand’s 120 lizard species are threatened or at risk. But little consideration is given to lizards during most land development projects.

New research from the University of Waikato shows how nectar supply varies with changes to climate, offering sweet insights for industry and conservation alike. Nectar is an important food supply for ...

This riverside village in the mountains of New Zealand's South Island is home to world class hot springs, as well as world ...

The seas around New Zealand are warming much faster than global averages, scientists said Wednesday in a new study warning how climate change could batter the island nation.

Biosecurity means measures to prevent the accidental or deliberate introduction or spread of plants, animals and pathogens to ...

Kārearea, the Indigenous Māori name for the New Zealand falcon, was crowned Bird of the Year in a fiercely fought annual ...

Prioritizing which animals and plants to help is driven mostly by whether we like them or not. Some experts say that may not ...

There’s an emerging threat to Kansas cattle and human health, but one that experts at Kansas State University are prepared to ...