The species include the first reptile to be listed and the Christmas Island pipistrelle, a bat last seen in 2009.

An illegal campfire sparked a blaze that has burned half of the unique Fraser Island off Australia’s East coast.

Conservation biologist John Ewen discusses the recent reintroduction of Tasmanian devils to mainland Australia after a 3,000-year absence and issues that need to be considered when bringing long-departed animals back into an area.

Rescue teams are working to save the whales that are still alive and develop a strategy to remove the dead in the Australian state’s largest stranding event to date.

The medical scientist made important contributions to polio treatment and Australian environmental policy—despite substantial resistance.

The Australian physicist-turned-biologist served as a top scientist in the UK government and president of the Royal Society, among other prestigious appointments.

Ten endangered Manning River turtles were saved from flooding in New South Wales, Australia, following devastating fires on the country’s east coast.

A new study precisely dates the event to 2.229 billion years ago and suggests that it may have been responsible for ending an ice age.

The wildfires burning across Australia have caused significant damage to ecosystems and vulnerable species, yet some are faring worse than others.

Some corals can adjust to a range of temperatures, but this ability may be limited in a consistently warmer environment.

Kelp in warm, acidified waters develop blistered fronds—and the composition of microbial communities could help explain why, a study suggests.

The chemical process may make the metal more soluble and move it closer to the Earth’s surface.

The nephew of Lily Pereg, a microbial ecologist at the University of New England in Australia, has been arrested on homicide charges.

Freshwater fish suffer from low levels of oxygen in the country’s rivers, while bats are unable to survive the extreme air temperatures.

The budget slashes research funding by $328.5 million AUD for the next four years.

After release from rehab, bottlenose Billie started walking on water with her tail. Studying how the behavior spread could offer clues about how animals learn from each other.

Having pioneered the study of muscle physiology in mammals, she uncovered how ion channels enable muscle movement.

Researchers find that conserving marsupials on a predator-free island dampens their avoidance behaviors, which could mean trouble for their reintroduction to mainland Australia.

The reef has bounced back from “death events” in the past, but that doesn’t mean it will be resilient over the next few decades.