A team of researchers from the University of Adelaide, working alongside expert cavers, has discovered dozens of bizarre, ...

Over the past 100,000 years, Australia and New Guinea's large animal communities have been disrupted by extinctions and ...

Echidnas are quill-covered mammals that are native to Australia and New Guinea. They lay eggs like their platypus cousins, ...

Researchers at La Trobe University, Australia, and the University of Utah, U.S., report that recent DNA findings challenge ...

In the rich tapestry of Aboriginal Australian mythology, few stories are as enduring and significant as the legends surrounding the lizard that brought fire to humanity.

In the rich tapestry of Aboriginal Australian mythology, few stories are as enduring and significant as the legends surrounding the lizard that brought fire to humanity.

The myth of the mermaid may owe more to biology than fantasy. Sailors suffering scurvy or exhaustion often mistook manatees or dugongs for half-human sea creatures.

Animals in mythology often carry deep symbolic meanings and appear as powerful figures across cultures. Snakes are widely seen as symbols of rebirth and healing, with protective or sacred roles in ...

From leafy sea dragons to blue swimmer crabs, marine life off the coast of South Australia has been decimated by a toxic algae bloom.

Mythical creatures may have real-life roots, linking history and folklore more closely than we realize.

Celtic mythology is comprised of legends and lore from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, and Brittany. Each Celtic culture has its own language and traditions, but there is some ...

Our new findings mark a significant step forward, offering hope for improved conservation of these elusive, near-mythical creatures.