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A new species discovered in Totem Pole Cave in Australia features protruding teeth, enlarged spines and up to 11 claws.

A new species just turned up in an Australian cave. It has teeth, claws, and a see-through body.

Significant reductions in illegal poaching are necessary to prevent the extinction of vulnerable species. Current privacy and surveillance laws can complicate digital tracking of illegal wildlife ...

New research has shown for the first time that Australian marsupials are contaminated with synthetic "forever chemicals," which are linked to significant health impacts on other animals and humans.

SYDNEY -- It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires over recent days have undone ...

In a remote part of southeastern Australia, two iconic native animals went about their daily business — until they came face-to-face. A nearby trail camera captured the “rarely documented” encounter, ...

Brisbane, Australia, and the rest of the state of Queensland offer a variety of attractions for tourists. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary allows visitors to see and interact with native Australian ...