3 Dec 2020

Pythons first arrived in Australia from Asia around 23 million years ago and then adapted to their new home by becoming incredibly diverse, according to new...

9 Nov 2020

Scientists have discovered one of Australia’s best-loved animals is actually three different species.

12 Aug 2020

Researchers have found a way to help one of Australia’s rarest birds ‘self-fumigate’ their nests, to protect their young from parasites.

7 Aug 2020

ANU researchers say new growth offers new hope for koalas surviving in burnt habitats. Now this breakthrough has been given vital backing.

7 Aug 2020

A group of ANU researchers are helping rehabilitate koalas after the 2020 bushfires.

8 Jul 2020

Professor Kruuk will receive $3.3 million in funding from the ARC to pursue research into the effects of changing environments on wild animal populations.

19 Jun 2020

The unique genetic make-up of a group of Australian frogs could be the key to their survival, allowing them to better withstand our harsh climate.

29 May 2020

Why judging a book by its cover has led to a tangled family tree for the longhorn beetle.

30 Apr 2020

A bird study led by The Australian National University (ANU) provides new understanding of the ways birds and mammals respond to a rapidly warming world.

6 Apr 2020

New Holland honeyeaters are experts at sounding the alarm when there’s danger, using a two-stage alarm call. They ‘front-load’ information about urgency into...

15 Jan 2020

Australia’s current bushfire crisis could wipe out some of our rarer insect species, according to a group of experts.

15 Jan 2020

As Australia's weather heats up, it could have serious consequences for some of our country's most iconic animals. The research shows marsupials like...