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Healesville sanctuary releases 21 critically endangered birds in Cardinia in hopes a new wild population will thrive

The University of Queensland system is intended to give policymakers idea of how species traverse the oceans and what it will take to save them

Mount Augustus snail, among largest in world, can live for decades and eats slugs and earthworms

Chewy’s owner was detained and a bulk amount of methamphetamine was discovered in vehicle, officials say

Kangaroo Island mayor also notes a silky coat on the dog, while Kangala Wildlife Rescue says ‘possums or cats out there were grooming her’

Investigation underway in what is believed to be the first fatal mauling of a human by a bear in the state

Horsham local Glenn Coffey witnessed large numbers of sick birds falling out of trees and drowning in Wimmera river

Corner shop felines are already beloved by New Yorkers – and thanks to Michelladonna’s TikTok ‘interviews’, they’re going global

On the eve of the federal poll, the famed 36-year-old Darwin saltwater croc tips a Peter Dutton victory

Outage occurred between Maibara and Gifu-Hashima stations after the snake appeared to have climbed an electricity pole

Surprising new evidence challenges longstanding ideas about evolution

There’s quiet optimism that gene-edited ‘Peter Pan’ tadpoles could help control one of the world’s worst invasive species

Residents in the city’s south despair amid swarm of putrid-smelling arthropods that mate inside buildings

Lawyers urge government to protect veterinarian whistleblowers who monitor animal welfare and food safety for trading partners such as the US and EU

Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation into export abattoirs brings ‘necessary and commonsense’ commitment back to the spotlight

On-plant vets are an international trade requirement - but dozens have now spoken out about what they claim is Australia’s lax oversight of the export meat industry

Environmentalists warn new proposal from US wildlife agencies could lead to habitat destruction and extinction

A young Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, the heaviest invertebrate on earth, was filmed in the Atlantic Ocean

Competitors from across Australia converged on the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Monday to show off their pig-handling skills and see who would win best pig in show

Team leading South Australian search says risk of disrupting other wildlife has made it hard to capture missing pet dog

Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue facilitated viral reunion after pet Myrtle was brought to organization with injuries

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

While the election is ignoring the issue of Australia’s extinction crisis, volunteers and community groups all around the country are doing their best to save our endangered species. We want to hear about them

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

Scale of environmental damage attributed to huge number of dogs globally as well as ‘lax or uninformed behaviour of dog owners’

Zoos Victoria wildlife detection dogs uncovered the ‘bloody gorgeous’ reptiles in return for treats and cuddles

Nature will reclaim its place as a terrifying quasi-divine force that cannot be mastered. I find this strangely comforting

‘Everybody in the ecosystem benefits from gopher tortoises being there,’ says ranger at park where the animals settled

About 57,000 people participated in the Aussie Bird Count, with the lorikeet joining the noisy miner and magpie in the top three spots

Without the strongest conservation efforts, it can’t be long before the Maugean skate – and other marine living fossils in Australia – are wiped out

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

Some of the country’s most loved native species, including the koala and the hairy-nosed wombat, are on the brink. Is this their last chance at survival?

A wildlife crossing across the 101 freeway will connect two parts of the Santa Monica mountains for animals

Wildlife groups claim the resourceful miniature sausage dog was sighted again this week. But not everyone is on Team Valerie

Donald Trump has singled out Australia for not importing American beef. But do we even need it and what will US tariffs mean for our producers?

Perhaps the most awe-inspiring of over 2,000 species is the amber comet, thought to only remain in Texas and Mexico