You might think of Australia's arid center as a dry desert landscape devoid of aquatic life. But it's actually dotted with ...

SYDNEY -- It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires over recent days have undone ...

An artist’s impression depicts Kryoryctes at Dinosaur Cove in Australia. New research supports the hypothesis that Kryoryctes is a common ancestor of both the platypus and echidna. - Peter Schouten ...

With their round faces, tiny ears, beady eyes and seemingly permanent smiles, quokkas have earned the reputation as “the ...

Native to the rivers and freshwater creeks of eastern Australia, its venom is the lesser-known feature that sets the platypus ...

Nature never ceases to amaze with its endless wonders and peculiar creations. Just when you think you've seen it all, the animal kingdom surprises us with something extraordinary. From striking ...