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Hunted almost to extinction for their pelts, the voracious mammals are being reintroduced to their traditional haunts in Haida Gwaii, to the consternation of some fishing communities

The Commonwealth has triggered the first step of a review into salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, in what some have labelled an attack on jobs.

Cause of mass stranding of 34 pilot whales on Freycinet Peninsula unclear as authorities say they are unable to remove carcasses

New Zealand’s national icon is also one of its most vulnerable birds and conservationists believe it was absent from capital for generations

The threatened bird index reveals largest declines were in Queensland and South Australia

The tenacious wolverine is under threat as climate change threatens to melt away mountain habitats.

Nature could hold the key to protecting humanity as the planet heats, but scientists say it is still an underused option

Australia is one of the greatest places to see birds. We are fortunate to have more than 800 different bird species across the nation. At least 370 species are found nowhere else on Earth. They range from the iconic Australian magpie to the migratory short-tailed shearwater, the golden-shouldered parrot and…

Climate change is causing tropical species in the ocean to move from the equator towards the poles, while temperate species recede. This mass movement of marine life, termed tropicalisation, is leading to a cascade of consequences for ecosystems and biodiversity, and has the potential to impact the global economy.

The invasive species has been found in NSW after crossing the border from Queensland, and can be deadly and damaging

According to the law, the country has to update this list every three years. However, there has been no update since August 2019, making the list more than three years old.