Exclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the species

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) impairs avian reproduction and development, yet uptake and elimination pathways in birds remain poorly resolved. To better understand these proce...

A third confirmed case of the deadly H5 bird flu has been found in a migratory bird on Australia's southern coast.

The bugs that cause Ebola, hantavirus and diphtheria are microscopic, but many of the barriers to controlling them are human-sized.

The virus, found in a migratory bird in Esperance, raises concerns for the poultry industry despite Australia having spent years preparing for such a biosecurity breach.

In recent weeks, two outbreaks captured international attention: a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship and an escalating outbreak of Bundibugyo ebolavirus in Central and Eastern Africa. How the...

Natural history broadcaster Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today. We look back at his work and interviews to capture some of his wisdom and endless sense of wonder.

Über das Abwasser gelangen Rückstände des Wirkstoffs Diclofenac in Gewässer – mit Folgen für die Lebewesen.

Only 180 bats survived intense heat in South Australian town, including 34 babies that carers say face months of recovery

Professor Emma Johnston, the university’s first female vice chancellor, has died less than 12 months after taking up the role.

Australian possums tested in Melbourne are the 'canaries in the coal mine' for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in our urban wildlife finds University of Melbourne research.

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

Australia's vet regulator approves a koala chlamydia vaccine for nationwide rollout, offering new hope in the fight against the potentially fatal sexually transmitted disease.

Plastic pollution in the marine environment is a major concern for short-tailed shearwaters (Ardenna tenuirostris) through high levels of plastic ingestion. Using analysis of gastrointestinal tract co...

A highlight of the Australasian section is its Annual Conference. These are typically held away from capital cities, at wilderness locations of major interest to members. Biologists and conservationis...

Nature - The identification of two cryptic species of the fungal pathogen that causes white-nose disease in bats highlights the need to integrate studies of genetic variability in pathogens into...

Infected males produce higher-quality sperm, display brighter throat patches and sire nearly a third more offspring

Every year on International Bat Appreciation Day (April 17), we get a chance to celebrate all that bats do for the world and its ecosystems.

We are seeking an experienced veterinarian to join our Surveillance Program as a Senior Project Officer, in a fulltime role (38 hours per week) on a fixed term contract, beginning June 2025.