Scientists discover treasure trove of aquatic stygofauna in prospective fracking area
A wide variety of tiny aquatic animals called stygofauna have been discovered living deep in underground aquifers in the Northern…
Nest protection a good start for Mary River turtle but not whole picture, study finds
While nest protection seems an obvious way of ensuring more turtles survive, a new study on the Mary River turtle…
Cane toads able to chill as climate change heats up, study suggests
Cane toads have the ability to lower their stress hormones when colonising harsh environments, according to new findings by Australian…
Almost 2.2 billion animals are eaten by cats in Australia each year
A multi-year study has shown the significant environmental impact that the domestic cat has on Australian wildlife with scientists estimating…