100 years of solitude
Lonesome George, the last remaining Pinta Island Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni) — who was around 100 years of age — passed away on Sunday in his enclosure in the Galapagos Islands. The giant…
Mysterious gaze
The Ural owl can be found in Europe and Asia. Its average wingspan is 1.30 metres; females are larger than males, and they usually weigh up to 1.3 kilograms. Strix uralensis hunts rodents…
Victoria’s orange army
Thousands of Giant Spider Crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) congregate in Port Phillip Bay every year before their winter moult.
Rare butterfly expanding its ranges
Some species will suffer from climate change while others will thrive — it all depends on their interactions with other species.
Zoos are looking for love online
Female tiger is seeking a mate. Must be genetically unrelated, calm, confident and not unduly aggressive. Preferably reared by his parents.
Tiny solution for oil spills
Scientists have developed micro-submarines that can clean up oils spills.
Changing climate could affect pest fertility
A noxious fish species could benefit from increasing temperatures.
