"The platypus is the only venomous mammal in the world," says Zedrosser. Males have venomous spurs on their hind legs, which they use during the mating season to fight other males. The venom can't ...

After two years, the historic reintroduction program celebrates the discovery of multiple platypus juveniles born in Royal National Park.Scientists ...

Baby platypuses are irresistibly cute. Their tiny bills, soft, fluffy fur, and awkward little flippers make them look like creatures from a child’s imagination. Endearing waddles and clumsy paddling ...

Crocodiles dominate in water with their stealthy movements and powerful tails. On land, they’re no slouches either, capable ...

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is transforming 55 hectares into a new Serengeti Resort, featuring roaming giraffes, rhinos, and ...

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Several bats glow bright green under ultraviolet light. The glow could reveal clues about evolution in these mysterious night ...

If your energetic seven-year-old has already mastered the art of three-wheeled scooting, it may be time for an upgrade.

Two new frog species have recently been discovered on the small, boulder-studded Dauan Island off Queensland. The frogs have ...

Rats show kindness, orcas mourn their dead, and monkeys protest injustice. Scientists are learning that other species also have complex emotions. This is Ed. He’s a Canadian sphynx cat. He’s curious, ...

And while pet owners would be loathe to rate their animals in order of quality, scientists have no qualms about doing so. A group of researchers out of Wageningen University recently ranked 90 ...