Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what's left is vital to conserving biodiversity.

Australia is the most notorious country on Earth for deadly wildlife. The red continent is thick with venomous snakes and spiders, toothy sharks and crocodiles, baby-eating dingoes, and the cassowary ...

If Australia is renowned for one thing, it's the proportion of highly dangerous animals that populate the continent. The three most venomous snakes in the world are from Australia (with a few others ...

Seeing these dead beasts suspended by their tails elicited a "gallows-like" feeling, he recounts, but not fear. Sharks were ...

Discover why so many dead marine animals are being washed up on stretches of Australia's south-east coastline.

In a remote part of southeastern Australia, two iconic native animals went about their daily business — until they came face-to-face. A nearby trail camera captured the “rarely documented” encounter, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While fictional depictions of fossil discoveries often feature ...

Australia’s landscapes are full of beauty, but they’re also home to animals with reputations few places can match. Some carry venom strong enough to shut down the body before help arrives, and others ...

New fossil research shows how human impacts, particularly through the rise of agriculture and livestock, have disrupted ...

David Lindenmayer receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Australian Government, the Victorian Government and the NSW Government. He is a Councillor with the Biodiversity Council.