Puffin's diminishing with climate change

A census is underway in the England's Farne Islands due to fears that the bird population is shrinking.

First case of fatal lyssavirus in horse

A horse in southwest Queensland has been confirmed as the first to contract the rare bat-borne lyssavirus.

US lawmakers try to ban captive big cats

US lawmakers have proposed a ban on the private possession and breeding of big cats.

Toad busters challenge Premier to trip

Cane toad warriors are challenging WA Premier Colin Barnett to join their Kimberley extermination mission.

Study shows apes and monkeys go way back

Newly unearthed ape and monkey fossils prove that the cousin species lived as long as 25 million years ago.

Boffins printing solar panels like money

Australian scientists have found a way to print large but extremely lightweight solar panels like money.

Study consensus for global warming

A review of thousands of studies has found growing consensus humans are mostly to blame for global warming.

Life-giving elements found in old water

Scientists say they have found life-giving chemicals in water at least 1.5 billion years old.

About 130 birds dead in stormy weather

About 130 flesh-footed shearwater birds have been killed during stormy weather in Western Australia.

WWF says LNP breaks Qld land law promise

WWF says the Qld govt has broken an election promise by allowing farmers to clear protected bushland.

Indonesia extends rainforest logging ban

Indonesia has 'extended a logging ban' aimed at protecting rainforest despite fierce industry pressure.

Lava flows detected on Alaskan volcanoes

Scientists say small lava flows have been detected on two restless volcanoes in Alaska.

Qld rejects food drop idea for cattle

Queensland's national parks minister says a food drops for starving cattle is a 'greenie, loopy idea.'

US braces for 17-year cicada invasion

A cicada invasion is imminent in the US with millions of the insects to emerge after 17 years lying in wait.

UN says bugs are food of the future

The UN's food agency says eating insects could address food security problems and reduce obesity.

Kenya activist on ivory charges

CO2 in atmosphere hits 'historic high'

Drunk man charges at elephant

National parks could be open to cattle

Eco-friendly way for iron ore unveiled

Eclipse to light up Australian sky

Gunmen threaten elephant massacre

Shark handling tips on YouTube

Irukandji jellyfish sting spate off WA

Ad calls for national recycling scheme

Study shows climate killed beasts

Off-course wagtail confounds experts

Group wants humpbacks off list

'Nuked' tomatoes cause a fuss in NZ

New material may soak up oil spills

First falcons born in Paris in 100 years

Burke says Tasmania's forest war is over

Eight die in Poland as Europe freezes