In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Full Moon Tonight: Date, Time, Global Visibility and Fascinating Cultural Meanings Around the WorldThe July 2026 Full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, will appear on Wednesday, July 29. This celestial event holds deep cultural significance a...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Australia built an A$187,000 electric fence across wild horse country; inside lies an endangered alpine wetland supporting three threatened animalsAn electric fence protects a rare alpine wetland in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park. This small area is home to three threatened nativ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the planAustralian scientists introduced toxic cane toads to control sugar cane pests in 1935. These toads failed to eat the target beetles and spr...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
In 2010, Australian scientists fed native predators toad sausages spiked with a nausea drug so they would learn to avoid deadly cane toads: a trick now used to train quolls before toads arriveBaby quolls learned to avoid toxic cane toads after experiencing nausea from a special snack. This conservation method helps protect the en...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
British settlers brought domestic cats to Australia in 1788 to control rats and mice around ships, farms, and settlements, but escaped cats now kill billions of native animals every year across the continentIntroduced by British settlers in 1788, cats rapidly spread across Australia, becoming a devastating invasive predator. Intended to control...
06 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Crashes with kangaroos and other wildlife are rising across Australia, and a 21% spike in claims reveals exactly when and where you're most at riskAnimal collisions on Australian regional roads are a growing crisis, with claims rising 21% in 2025. Kangaroos and wallabies are the primar...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
The koalas everyone gave up on are making a genetic comebackA new study on koalas is changing conservation science. Populations previously believed to be genetically doomed are now showing recovery. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Shrinking wings, bigger beaks: Birds are reshaping themselves in warming worldAustralian birds are changing shape due to rising temperatures. Over 100 species show smaller bodies and larger beaks, aiding heat dissipat...
16 Dec, 2024, 09.05 AM IST
Global warming causing wild animals to give birth earlier: StudyResearchers have found some of the first evidence that global warming is causing wild animals to give birth earlier in the year, a discover...
06 Nov, 2019, 01.42 PM IST
Plan a soulful wildlife journey: Visit Monkey temple in Ubud, volunteer at Tampopata National ReserveEthical wildlife experience is the new buzz word. A curious yet conscious approach is all we need while venturing into the kingdom of the w...
30 Jul, 2019, 03.30 PM IST
Spends by Indian visitors at an all-time high in South AustraliaOver the next 2 years the SATC will be focussing on continuing its trade and consumer marketing programs to push up visitor numbers to the ...
30 Mar, 2017, 04.02 PM IST
New way to harvest renewable energy from mobile towers"A major problem hindering the widespread deployment of wireless sensor networks is the need to periodically replace batteries," said Durra...
14 Jul, 2016, 03.57 PM IST
Researchers develop new radio-tracking drone to locate wildlifeResearchers used the drones to track radio-tagged bettongs, sometimes referred to as rat-kangaroos, at the Mulligan's Flat woodland sanctua...
26 Aug, 2015, 04.18 PM IST