The world has some of the most unique species of animals, but Australia may take the top prize. It is cut off from the rest ...

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 ...

Recently, a pair of homeowners in Australia were startled when they heard a clattering sound on their roof. They rushed ...

From water fleas to seed shrimp, Australia’s desert rock holes shelter unique animals found nowhere else. But as the climate warms, their homes are at risk.

An artist’s impression depicts Kryoryctes at Dinosaur Cove in Australia. New research supports the hypothesis that Kryoryctes is a common ancestor of both the platypus and echidna. - Peter Schouten ...

With their round faces, tiny ears, beady eyes and seemingly permanent smiles, quokkas have earned the reputation as “the ...