One of the world’s rarest marsupials is facing extinction in Australia, according to a new ... programs like that one to secure these animals’ long-term survival.’ The New South Wales ...

Kangaroos and emus, two of Australia's most iconic animals, share a fascinating trait: they cannot walk backward. This characteristic is why they are featured on the Australian army's coat of arms ...

Koalas, wombats and other native Australian animals occupy a vaunted place in the national identity and play a critical role in the tourism industry. But these species are increasingly under ...

One of Australia's biggest and deadliest spiders ... are glossy black in color and grow to 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) long. The iconic arachnids are also among the most venomous spiders to ...

Scientists in Australia have successfully produced the world’s first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, ...