Animals
The icky problem facing cities because of global warming
Rising seas, intensifying droughts, worsening floods – these are well-known effects of climate change. Now there’s another one to add to the list. And you might find it in your house.
- Dino Grandoni
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Tiny penguin rescued in Victoria after gruelling trans-Tasman journey
The penguin came shore 1800 kilometres from home, only to survive encounters with a shark and fox.
- Bianca Hall
- Updated
- Animal rights
Permai the elephant begins 2000km journey from Perth Zoo to South Australia
The 37-year-old will begin her trip at around 11.30am on Monday in a custom-made crate complete with air conditioning, CCTV, snacks and water.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
‘Incredible’: Antarctic whale spotted at popular Sydney beach
An Antarctic whale rarely seen off Sydney was frolicking in the warm summer waters on Monday.
- Jessica McSweeney
World’s largest iceberg on collision course with British island
The iceberg is bigger than the ACT and has vast cliffs higher than the Gold Coast’s Q1 Tower – Australia’s tallest building.
- Samuel Montgomery
Orange rivers, longer days: Nine ways our planet changed in its hottest year yet
Last year was the hottest year in history – on average more than 1.55 degrees higher than pre-industrial temperatures. The consequences range from the predicted to the utterly unexpected.
- Nick O'Malley, Caitlin Fitzsimmons, Bianca Hall, Angus Dalton and Emma Young
How do you care for a tiny predator that could kill 100 men?
Elvis and Priscilla’s babies are hatching, but don’t be fooled by their size: these babies are among the deadliest creatures on the planet.
- Bianca Hall
Australia scans the frozen continent for early signs of deadly disease
Antarctic researchers are on high alert for a deadly strain of bird flu, which could hit the continent’s wildlife at any moment – and from there make its way to Australia.
- Mike Foley
- Exclusive
- Wildlife
A new species of Sydney funnel-web has been discovered – and it’s a monster
The world’s most dangerous spider just got deadlier. And they’re on the move, with a baby already bitten this season.
- Angus Dalton
- Opinion
- Gardening
Pest birds have taken over my garden – I get why people are fighting back
Introduced myna birds and the native miner are ruling our backyards through sheer aggression and pack mentality. But there is a solution.
- Doug Hendrie
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