One of the things Australia is known for is its animals, predominantly, the deadly kind. While there are deadly animals in Australia, it’s important to remember Australia is the sixth largest ...

A genetic breakthrough has revealed some koalas have immunity to a deadly virus, offering hope for the species’ survival.

Researchers say Australia is in a unique position to prepare native species for the impacts of the Varroa destructor—a mite ...

An Australian zoo has put out an unusual but urgent appeal for public donations of funnel-web spiders, one of the world’s most venomous arachnids. The Australian Reptile Park on Feb 25 called ...

Funnel-web spiders are found across southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, but only certain species in eastern New South Wales and southeast Queensland are dangerous to humans. The Sydney ...