As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on ...

The odd-looking specimen with scythe-like jaws indicates that early ants were spread widely across the globe while dinosaurs ...

Many land mammals have changed to become semi-aquatic, but if this is right, echidnas are among the few that have gone the ...

A prehistoric hell ant that lived among dinosaurs 113 million years ago had an unusual way to kill its prey and sheds new ...

Many snake species have adapted to a burrowing lifestyle, using their digging skills for protection, temperature regulation, ...

When you think of predators, you likely imagine big animals with sharp claws or teeth, like tigers or sharks. Over 100 ...

From island extinctions to nationwide losses, feral and domestic cats have been reshaping Australia's biodiversity for ...

Scientists have identified the fossilized remains of the oldest-known ant - a winged insect with fearsome scythe-like jaws ...

Scientists have identified the oldest known ant, belonging to the extinct subfamily Haidomyrmecinae, also known as "hell ants ...

We all know the devastating consequences of plants brought into Australia that have become invasive weeds. Paterson’s curse, ...

An Arizona insect holds the Guinness World Record for most toxic insect venom. You might be surprised, but this little bug ...

A new documentary from the director of “My Octopus Teacher” is showing the emotional side of one of the world’s most ...