"Shaka can be a highly valuable and specialized conservation asset." Highly trained dog primed to play a key role in sniffing ...

“Stewardship land is public conservation land in law. It’s the last refuge of some of our most threatened species and rare ...

Sometimes people underestimate the importance of beaks, bills, and rostrums in identifying species. Yet, a beak can make all ...

Sure, 2024 wasn’t what you’d call a “feel-good” year for the natural world. But if your heart sank at each new blow to ...

The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname "Big Boy" Big Boy would be classified as a separate species The nocturnal black arachnids are usually spotted within around 150 km of Sydney ...

A recent study led by Macquarie University reveals why some bird species stay with their mates for life, while others "divorce." Key findings suggest that partnerships improve breeding success and ...

From cliff-scaling skinks to takahē on tramping tracks, species around the motu have hit milestones of all kinds in the past year. A record breeding season for Northern Albatross and - A lone rat on ...

The idea of life continuing on Earth without humans has a way of catching our attention. Our species has spread across land and sea, altering the planet in countless ways. Still, Earth’s history shows ...

National Bird Day, observed annually on January 5th, raises awareness about bird conservation, their habitats, and the need for global efforts to protect avian species from threats. Listen to Story ...

With climate change posing a growing threat to many bird species, this day serves as a reminder of the need for conservation efforts to ensure their survival. National Bird Day was established by the ...

A new human species, Homo juluensis, has been proposed based on fossils from eastern Asia, dating back 300,000 to 50,000 years ago, possibly including the Denisovans. This research uses a novel method ...

Photo from the Gloucestershire Constabulary About 5,000 bird eggs — including some from exotic species — were recently seized by police in the United Kingdom. The colossal clutch was ...