Millions of years of isolation have shaped Australia’s extraordinary mammal fauna into species unlike anywhere else in the world, from platypus to koalas and wombats. Tragically, Australia is the ...

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

A QUT-led study has found how increasing aridity and habitat variation and the subsequent emergence of grasslands shaped the evolution of modern kangaroos and wallabies. The study, published in ...

A popular idea suggests a link between big brains and a rich social life, but octopuses don't fit the pattern, which suggests ...

The sight of an orange cat instantly draws attention. The fiery coat, the expressive eyes, and the distinct personality seem almost magnetic. But behind that charm lies a fascinating genetic story ...

Recent discoveries about an alvarezsaur called Manipulonyx have drawn renewed attention to this group of bird-like, clawed creatures and the mysteries around their anatomy and behavior ...

The venomous animals unit consists of comprehensive lesson plans, instructional materials, graphic organizers, and more!

Our guide to one of our closest relatives – the gorilla, including the difference between the two species, why they're ...