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Mammals of Australia

A wildlife rescuer carries a Koala.

Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?

Environment

Koala’s are one of Australia’s most threatened species despite the fact that they are an icon of Australian tourism. Kevin Markwell, a Professor in Tourism at Southern Cross University, explains what the future could hold for koalas after Australia’s deadly fire season.

These photos show the D-Day invasions like you’ve never seen them before

Global Scan

A new study shows that koalas cuddle trees to keep cool

Environment

Dual epidemics threaten Australia’s koalas

Environment

Australia debating using dingoes, Tasmanian devils to control invasive species

Environment

Dual Epidemics Threaten Australia’s Koalas

Health & Medicine

Australia’s koala population has been hit hard by two rapidly spreading diseases: chlamydia (a sexually transmitted infection) and a retrovirus similar to HIV. Scientists are working to develop vaccines, while lay citizens help care for sick koalas.

A Deal with Devils to Control Australian Pests

Environment

Frustrated with their country’s inability to control introduced species, some Australian researchers are proposing to enlist two native predators to the country’s landscape.

Inquest Rules Baby was Taken by a Dingo

Arts, Culture & Media

The final inquest into the case of a baby, who disappeared in the Australian outback nearly 32 years ago, has ruled that the baby was taken by a dingo.

The Living on Earth Almanac

This week, facts about… the platypus, a creature both whimsical and fickle enough to be the mascot of early spring.

For Elephant Seals: A Harem of Valentines

Northern Elephant seals spend most of their time at sea. But, from December through March, they come ashore to mate and raise their pups on a number of islands off the coast of California and Mexico. Competition is fierce among the males. Each year only a few will win the right to breed and take […]