A red-tailed boa constrictor on the loose in suburban Sydney was finally captured by a professional reptile wrangler -- thanks in part to the efforts of a TV news reporter.

Genetically modified, cannibal tadpoles may be the solution to Australia’s nearly century-old invasive cane toad problem.

A near-death bite in Florence led lawmakers to consider banning venomous snakes and cracking down on captive wildlife. Some ...

An Australian zoo is celebrating the birth of two baby alligators. The tiny reptiles, no bigger than the palm of a hand, have ...

Three experts consider what’s required to protect and conserve Australia’s natural wonders, from fighting invaders to ...

Researchers said they named the new species “karichigara” after the Tagalaka phrase “‘Kari Chigara Changgala,’ meaning ‘no-leg lizard,’” because of its lack of arms. The new species’ common name ...

The number of Australian reptile species has increased considerably in recent years and since the previous report, from 633 (DEH 2001) through 869 (DEH 2007) to 917 (ABRS 2009a). This is an increase ...

Consumption of meat and poultry products increased by 2.3% in 2023-24 Total dietary energy averaged 8,667 kJ per capita per day, similar to the level in 2022-23 (8,673 kJ) Discretionary foods ...

The collections include 99 per cent of Australia's native birds as well as exotic bird species, skeletons, mammals, reptiles stored in ethanol, eggs and frozen tissue. Upstairs on the third level ...

Australia will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May, in what is predicted to be a tight race. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose Labor Party will be defending a small majority ...

Capital city growth comprised overseas migration (373,000), natural increase (89,500) and internal migration (-34,600). Melbourne had the largest increase (142,600), Perth had the highest growth rate ...