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A life of frogs

In celebration of his latest exhibition, photographer Robin Moore shares tips on handling frogs with care.

New mammal species discovered

Smithsonian scientists discover a new mammal species called the “Olinquito.” For decades, they’ve suffered a case of mistaken identity.

Mother nature’s remedies

We discover that whole foods, in their purest form, can help maintain our wellbeing.

Dolphins call each other by name

Scientists have found dolphins call each other by their individual “names”, just like humans.

Dog rehab gives abused animals new leash on life

Abused dogs in the U.S. get a new leash on life after a one of a kind rehabilitation program.

Fight to save Tasmanian devil goes global

Tasmanian devils will be placed in zoos around the world, as part of an effort to save the species from extinction.

Our world in pictures

We bring you all the magnificent photos of our planet from the last week.

Kitten born with two faces

A rare two-headed kitten is born in Oregon. Just one day old, she meows from both sides of her face.

Rare baby leaf monkey survives in Australia

A rare Froncois’ leaf monkey infant survives the first weeks of life thanks to keepers at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo

Australians make history at Chelsea Flower Show

We take a look in pictures at this year’s prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London, where a team of Australian gardeners won best in show – the first time Australia has won at the show in almost 100 years.

Puffin numbers plummet

UK wildlife rangers have embarked on an epic census to see if puffins are in decline.

UK designers unite to save bees

British fashion designers Vivienne Westwood and Katharine Hamnett create a buzz at a London bee protest.

China earthquake in pictures

We take a look in pictures at China’s Sichuan province after an earthquake, the worst in three years, killed 186, injured 11,800 and left many more homeless.

Madagascar’s Locust Plague threatening 13M people

A locust infestation threatens the livelihoods of 13 million people, more than half of Madagascar’s population.

Art of Science exhibit

The Art of Science is a travelling exhibition from Museum Victoria, exploring the wonder of scientific illustration. See our gallery of amazing images from this exhibit.

11,000 Gabon Elephants Poached in a Decade

Poachers in Gabon’s Minkebe National Park rainforest have reportedly killed
over 11,000 elephants since 2004, all for the growing demand of ivory.

One way to tackle a shark

A man drags a shark back into the sea after it was found swimming in shallow waters near beachgoers in Australia.

Walks in nature

Designer Anna Carlile’s love for bush walking lead her to create Walks in Nature, photographic cards that showcase walks across the country which allow you to immerse yourself into some of the most spectacular scenery.

Snow leopards make rare appearance via camera trap

Images of three snow leopards – a mother and her two cubs – have been recorded by a camera trap high in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains, indicating that a healthy population of the cats may be thriving in an area, despite the presence of legal hunters.

Rescued rare fawn finds new hope

Bambu, an orphaned Pudu deer, the tiniest deer species in the world and in grave danger of extinction, is given a second chance in Chile.

Interview: Ken Duncan

Renowned panoramic photographer Ken Duncan talks us through where his passion for photography began. He shares his story and explains how he fell in love with nature and the world around him.

Floods swamp Venice

Nearly waist-deep water is submerges Venice in one of the city’s worst floods in more than a century.

US braces for Hurricane Sandy

After bypassing Florida, Sandy is churning towards the northeast coast of the US and is expected to bring extreme rain and flooding.

Panda camouflage prepares animals for wild

Wearing panda costumes, zoo keepers at the Wolong Nature Reserve hide their human features to help cubs acclimate to the wild.

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