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In 1930, a travelling showman released 40 tiger snakes on a West Australian island. Now experts say their descendants are living proof of high-speed evolution.

The parasite-borne disease is classed as ‘neglected’ yet causes 12,000 deaths a year, mostly in Latin America. Can the world really wipe it out by 2030?

A pair of the semi-aquatic mammals will be released on to Ewhurst Park estate

With Nova, the clouded leopard, reunited with her sister at the Dallas Zoo, police are also now investigating a second tampered enclosure on the grounds — home to a small troop of spectacled langur monkeys.

Anyone who sees the entangled whale should call the ORRCA Rescue Hotline on 02 9415 3333.

A woman and boy have been stung by a deadly Irukandji jellyfish at a beach in far north Queensland.

When we think of evolution, we tend to picture slow changes occurring over very long periods of time, typically millions of years. However, evolution can actually happen much faster, over only a few generations: think COVID-19 strains, for example. And this fast evolution isn’t just restricted to viruses and microbes.

Officials say the most recent whale found dead on a New Jersey shoreline had apparently been struck by a vessel

Scientists say the River Murray flood has been "disastrous" for the region's bird species, prompting urgent calls for better management and intervention of the river system.

When you hear beautiful birdsong, such as the warbling of the Australasian magpie, you might believe it’s a sign of intense competition for territory or showing off to attract a mate.

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to an incredible diversity of lizards (mokomoko) – more than 120 species are identified, and counting.