In a remote wildlife sanctuary of southern Australia, a flower photographer noticed some movement in the bushes and spotted an unfamiliar colorful creature. He snapped a few photos and shared them ...

In a protected forest of eastern Australia, one of the country's "rarest mammals" wandered past a trail camera, its pouch ...

James McCann counters with the Australian vibe. Sure, they’ve got venomous snakes and spiders. Every Australian mentions them ...

When people think of the animals of Australia, they’re quick to cite dangerous reptiles, like the giant saltwater crocodiles or the many extremely venomous species of snake. Then there are the deadly ...

University of Queensland researchers have completed the first comprehensive studies of recent fire history and koala ...

A litter of four Western quolls, or Chuditch, was found in the pouch of mother Honey Jumble, who was part of the first generation of quolls born in the wild in the sanctuary, according to an Oct. 21 ...

Wildlife hospitals are busy places with staff resources often stretched as injured and ill native wildlife species are ...

A university student was caught trying to smuggle more than 100 insects, many of them protected species, out of Australia, officials said. The student, identified by Australia’s 7NEWS as a 22-year-old ...

Severe fires in Australia are threatening the wildlife there — kangaroos, koalas and bush birds are dying in the flames. Pat O'Brien, president of the Wildlife Protection Association of Australia, ...

Chinese national Zhang Qiran, 22, pleaded guilty after 125 native spiders and insects were found in his luggage at Sydney airport.