In remote central Arnhem Land, finding a northern brushtail possum is encouraging for the local Indigenous rangers. Though once common, such small native mammals are now rare. Many are threatened with ...

Even in a small area like Norfolk Island, sharks sort out who goes where and when, showing us just how complex and flexible their ecological roles really are.

New research examines the reasons for the decline of small mammals in Australia’s tropical savannas and identifies the most ...

Cheap volcanic rock that languishes in open-cut mines and quarries could transform Australia's farming sector as a natural ...

With tropical rainforests, boreal wilderness, and reforested landscapes, these countries have the largest forest cover ...

Lions have been dubbed the king of the jungle, but one could argue the real royalty are the trees, the massive woody beasts ...

This 2011 astronaut photo shows the atolls of Rowley Shoals lined up in a near-perfect line off the coast of Australia. The ...

Visiting this remote area of Australia is worth the extra effort to explore the world's oldest rainforest from this charming ...

A study of fossils from the Permian-Triassic extinction event 252 million years ago shows that forests in many parts of the world were wiped out, disrupting the carbon cycle and ensuring that Earth re ...

Exploring the World’s Largest Countries by Land Area When it comes to size, certain countries reign supreme. Here’s a look at ...

BRISBANE, Australia – A kangaroo was among the rescued after Tropical Cyclone Alfred recently battered Australia, producing heavy rains and flash flooding along the coast. The storm had churned off ...