Female Australian fur seals are either pregnant, nursing, or both at the same time for their entire adult lives.

Measuring our own heart rate seems like a straightforward idea, but how would you go about taking the pulse of a grasshopper ...

Three mates arrive on New Zealand’s North Island to see if it’s possible to ride seven mountain bike trails in seven days.

In 1814 Australia's first currency began its circulation – 'holey dollars' made from cut and counterstamped Spanish dollars.

Scientists have long used sound to study wildlife. Bird calls, bat echolocation and whale songs, for example, have provided ...

The winning images of the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards have been announced.

Of the 195 bowel movements of the streaked shearwater caught on video during the study, all but one was excreted while the ...

The common death adder ( Acanthophis antarcticus) is found in every mainland state of Australia, particularly along the south ...

Australia should back a global moratorium on deep-sea mining as the risks are too high, argue marine ecology experts.

This popular seaside holiday destination is known for the exceptional Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and delightful Maremma ...

The third in our series on great Australian walks sees us select five of the best in South Australia, from the coast to the ...

There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August 'black moon' that occurred at the weekend. But what exactly is it?