The death of this ancient species, discovered alongside more newly described mammals, had been greatly exaggerated.

Platypuses are weird looking. They look like someone stitched together a duck and a beaver—flat bill, webbed feet, and a ...

Coin technology and design have made major strides in recent years. A prominent example is Germany’s introduction of ...

Ben Hoare discovers the extraordinary birds that defy nature’s norms – from hibernation to one that behaves like a cow.

Scientists have discovered mosquitoes can act like tiny "flying wildlife surveyors," helping researchers detect elusive and endangered animals in Australia's national parks. A team from Macquarie ...

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From swallowtails to painted ladies, meet some interesting caterpillars you might find in your yard — and find out about the butterflies they'll become.

After a spate of infections linked to a nightclub in Kent, some parents and experts are questioning the UK’s vaccination regime ...

Once so common they were used as bait, Lord Howe Island stick insects are making a comeback from the brink of extinction.

Wildlife cameras have captured rare shots of blonde echidnas, tiny marsupials, and threatened seabirds on a small island off Tasmania's north coast.

Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has previously appeared on E! News. Australian Wildlife Conservancy/Instagram A rare and endangered ...