Marsupials are a group of mammals that encompass many of Australia's most iconic animals, unique because of their ...

Quick Take Boulenger’s backpack frog carries eggs in a dorsal pouch on its back instead of dropping them into water. This ...

Marsupials are a group of mammals that encompass many of Australia's most iconic animals, unique because of their geographically isolated evolution ...

Fur is a defining characteristic of mammals, coming in a wide variety of colors and patterns -- thanks to a world-first study, we now know which genes make a marsupial's coat black or grey. Fur is a ...

There are hundreds of species of frog in the world, each with unique and wondrous features that set it apart from others like it. Some of those frogs are, unfortunately, endangered, and it’s possible ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Martu rangers have photographed an elusive mole covered in silky golden locks that burrows in the sands of Western Australia and is only spotted a few times per decade. When you ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Researchers in Australia have successfully created the first kangaroo embryo using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, according to a new study. The ...

Woylies are small marsupials native to Australia. These rabbit-sized rat kangaroos are critically endangered and have disappeared from much of their historical range in mainland Australia.