Animals
Battle at sea: Whale watchers capture blue whale's fight to the death with orca off WA coast
"We know that that behaviour generally means predation is happening, so we know that something ahead is going on, or something is out there calling for back up."
- by Hannah Barry
Latest
USA
5.2-metre, 64-kilogram python captured and killed in Florida park
Researchers have captured and killed the largest Burmese python to be removed from Big Cypress National Preserve in the Florida Everglades.
- by Katie Mettler
Animals
Suspected rhino poacher killed by elephant, eaten by lions
The man was attacked in Kruger National Park in South Africa during a poaching trip. Only his skull was retrieved.
- by Katie Mettler
Animals
Farmer trampled by cattle after being knocked out
The man slipped and knocked himself out before he was trampled.
- by Lydia Lynch
USA
'Often seems drugged': protest about kangaroo found in poor condition in US petting zoo
A kangaroo found in poor condition on the east coast of the United States has sparked a protest.
- by Helen Pitt
Rural property
Faster punishment for 'animal extremists' who trespass on farms
Department officials and police will be able to hand out fines to animal rights activists.
- by Lydia Lynch
Animals
Teen fronts police over sickening kangaroo attack in Perth Hills
A 17-year-old boy has handed himself into police over a sickening attack on a kangaroo in the Perth Hills.
- by staff writers
Biodiversity
Four new Queensland spider species discovered hiding in elaborate burrows
Researchers say the discovery of four distinct new species of trapdoor spider in south-east Queensland highlights Australia's amazing, and fragile biodiversity.
- by Stuart Layt
'It's true companionship': He's biking around the world, with a cat on his back
A burly Scottish cyclist and a cat he found on the side of the road have become a social media sensation.
- by Isaac Stanley-Becker
Whales
Wild koala numbers dwindle to 48,000 as crossbenchers back Labor's environment law overhaul
A Senate inquiry has found Australia's current environment laws incapable of stemming the nation's animal extinction crisis.
- by Nicole Hasham
Animals
Skippy survey: Strong stomachs, keen eyes needed for WA kangaroo count
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has put out a tender for a state-wide aerial survey.
- by Hamish Hastie