The animal kingdom is full of creatures that can inspire awe, wonder, and, sometimes, outright fear. While many animals play ...

Uncover more deadly Australian animals you should stay away from.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most deadly creatures. So it’s not surprising that local scientists turned to venom from spiders and sea anemones to combat the insect responsible for the most ...

New research reveals that canine hookworms in Australia are developing growing resistance to drugs. New research indicates ...

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When they ask what it is, tourists will be told it is a vicious, clawed creature that drops unexpectedly from trees.

There are fish in every shade imaginable, gliding gelatinous jellyfish, mesmerising plants, and colourful coral, and even ...

A record-breaking funnel-web spider has been named after the Hemsworth brothers in a bizarre tribute by the Australian Reptile Park.

A biotechnology firm has been seeking approval from the federal government to release genetically modified mosquitoes in ...