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
Quote of the day by environmentalist Steve Irwin: ‘I believe that education is all about being excited about…’ – ‘Crocodile Hunter’ on why passion is the foundation of learningSteve Irwin believed education thrives on excitement and passion, not just knowledge. His own enthusiasm for wildlife, honed from childhood...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM 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
1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empireAustralian authorities have seized over 100,000 exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, from a property in Bathurst, ...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Quote of the day by 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin: ‘Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are…’ – A wild lesson in awareness and trustSteve Irwin, renowned for his work with dangerous animals, observed that human intentions can be far more unpredictable than those of preda...
17 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Four men charged over theft of hundreds of crocodile eggs from Kakadu National Park after intense police probeFour men and a company face charges for allegedly stealing hundreds of crocodile eggs from Kakadu National Park in February 2024. The opera...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Chainsaw in a Forest… but No Machine? What’s Really Making That Sound in Australia ExplainedImagine hearing a chainsaw in a quiet Australian forest – it might just be a lyrebird! These remarkable birds possess an incredibly flexibl...
21 Mar, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Sara Tendulkar appointed brand ambassador for $130 mn Australian tourism campaignAustralia is launching a new tourism campaign. It is worth $130 million. The campaign is named 'Come and Say G'day'. Sachin Tendulkar's dau...
04 Aug, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
Robert Irwin joins Dancing With the Stars in wild reveal; sister Bindi won in 2015Robert Irwin, the son of the late Steve Irwin, will be joining the 34th season of "Dancing With The Stars." Following in his sister Bindi's...
23 Apr, 2025, 03.18 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
Google marks Australian 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's birth anniversary with doodleIrwin's efforts to protect the wildlife went on to be recognised as the most extensive of any conservationist.
22 Feb, 2019, 02.11 PM IST
Heading to Adelaide for the upcoming cricket season? Tick these off the bucketlistTravellers and cricket enthusiasts will have an opportunity to discover the best of Australia during this time.
23 Aug, 2018, 06.54 PM IST
Here’s why Adelaide should be on your bucket listAs India gets ready to tour Australia in December 2018, cricket fans can enjoy a world of experiences.
28 Jun, 2018, 12.20 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
- Australian wildlife at risk from metal pollution
Hazardous elements like lead and cadmium found in the hair of Australian wild animals have revealed that they are at higher risk from heavy...
12 Mar, 2009, 04.32 PM IST
- Australian wildlife at its idyllic best
In the Kangaroo Farm, the eponymous marsupials were not so elusive; they were jumpy, standing on two hind legs, very photogenic in their br...
10 Jul, 2008, 12.00 AM IST