For a long time it was not believed that animals were even capable of feeling pain, let alone complex emotions. We now know that is far from the truth.
As the winter chill sets in and snow falls over our mountain ranges, many of us are at home by the fireplace, rugged up in blankets – but how do our animals tackle the cold?
The Animal Behaviour category asked for photographs of animals engaging in natural activities. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide (18 August to 3 October) and the Australian Museum in Sydney (19 August to 9 October).
Australia is renowned for its venomous snakes, scary spiders and even painful plants – but the animals that pose the biggest risk to our lives might surprise you.
Female fairy-wrens sing as often as males, and it’s not just for sex, a new study has revealed
The male peacock spiders’ miniature courtship dance reveals these Aussie natives can really flaunt it.
Male bowerbirds may look like they’re at the mercy of picky females, but these males have an optical illusion up their sleeves
Are you happy or angry? Dogs can tell the difference, says a new study
A carnivorous cone snail uses an insulin-laced cocktail to essentially send fish into a diabetic coma.
The ‘Saved’ photography competition encouraged people from around the world to submit images of national parks and protected areas, inspiring others to nurture these important natural spaces. The finalists had their images displayed as part of the IUCN World Parks Congress, held in Sydney in November. See some of the images here, and find all of the finalists and winners at www.wpcsaved.com.