Backyard Bugs: Macleay’s Spectre Leaf Insect
Meet the master of disguise. Macleay’s Spectre Leaf Insects have remarkable camouflage that changes throughout their lifecycle.
Company director arrested in Hungary’s toxic sludge case
The man at the head of the company responsible for Hungary’s worst environmental disaster has been arrested on suspicion of public endangerment and environmental damage.
Marine census reveals 6,000 new ocean species
More than 6,000 new species living in the world’s oceans have been discovered and categorised in the first global census of marine life.
Hit the road: Natural seclusion on Lord Howe Island
Petrels and shearwaters, herons and owls — the scope of birdlife on Lord Howe mean the skies of this small island, off Australia’s east coast, never stay empty for long.
Scientists discover 200 new species in Papua New Guinea
A thumbnail-sized frog, a new genus of mouse and an orange spider are among the 200 new species that have been discovered or categorised for the first time in the mountain ranges of…
Bio-mimicking robot fish slices through water
The most vulnerable part of any underwater robot is its propeller, which can be easily damaged on rocky terrain or get caught in submerged plants.
West African giraffes make strides
Sixteen years of work by the Association to Safeguard the Giraffes of Niger (ASGN) are paying off, says Jean Patrick Suraud, the group’s scientific manager.
Video: Reservoir leak releases toxic sludge in Hungary
A tide of toxic sludge has poured over the Hungarian town of Ajka,160 kilometres south of the capital of Budapest, killing four people and injuring more than 120 others.
Mystery deaths spark anger at Kiev Zoo
More than a dozen animal deaths at a zoo in Ukraine have angered animal activists, but zoo officials claim they are not at fault.
Hit the road: Australia’s best walks
The warmer months are coming, and we’ve unearthed some of the best places in the country for hiking, camping or just meandering the great outdoors.
