Wildlife
This extinct kangaroo had a branch-crunching bite
A giant kangaroo that roamed Australia during the Ice Age had a far mightier bite than its modern-day cousins, according to new research.
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Wildlife
A guide to Australia’s most colourful robins
Pink, orange and yellow: Australia’s robins are one of the country’s most colourful birds.
Wildlife
In pictures: the fruity-coloured mulga parrot
A quiet but colourful bird, the mulga parrot is an Aussie favourite.
Wildlife
The puzzle of the platypus: could time be up for this iconic Aussie animal?
With bizarre physiology and an equally strange collection of genes, the platypus is like no other animal. But, after more than 120 million years of evolution, could time soon be up for this unique Australian.
Wildlife
Two cats per household: council in South Australia brings in cat laws
The rules are aimed at reducing the impact of cats on the environment and protecting pets from harm.
Wildlife
Australians living in the south-east can help save the mountain pygmy-possum by switching lights off
Turning your lights off won’t just cut your electricity bill, you’ll also be helping an adorable Australian marsupial.
Wildlife
See an adorable platypus waddle through snow
This platypus was spotted on the ski run at Mount Field, Tasmania.
News
2019 AG Nature Photographer of the Year winners
The winning images from the 2019 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year contest have been revealed.
Wildlife
Lorikeets: Four things you didn’t know about them
Think you know everything about our kaleidoscopic lorikeets? Think again. These birds are full of surprises.
Wildlife
The science behind the frill of the frillneck lizard
Scientists are discovering why our frillneck lizard has one of the animal world’s most dramatic displays.