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Wildlife groups and government agencies are trying to mobilize sharp-eyed humans for Colorado Bat Watch, a campaign launched this month to help biologists find bat roosting sites fast enough to save bats from proliferating perils, including the deadly white-nose fungus.

New research shows how species boost the amount of carbon stored in their ecosystems – and why protecting them is vital, says Matthew Gould, CEO of the Zoological Society of London

Murray crayfish will be reintroduced in SA's River Murray for the first time in 40 years after a permit was granted to local ecologists.

Underwater forests known as kelp have been sustaining people and cultures for millennia. However, most of us are only vaguely aware of the vibrant masses of seaweed hugging the ocean shores around Earth. Furthermore, we don’t realise how valuable and necessary they really are.

Editorial: The granting of Unesco world heritage site status would give these habitats the recognition they deserve

Humpback whales enjoy spending time exfoliating their skin and appear to have a favourite spot in thea sea bed off the Gold Coast, a researcher has found.

Sushi, ceviche, crudo, sashimi: They're all wonderful! But there's always potential concerns to be mindful of

"It was a real shame. They are coming back but things like that don’t help"

Last week, Colombia recorded its first road traffic incident involving a hippopotamus. A car collided with the animal at speed leaving it dead on the road.