Red sand blasted my neck and face as winds relentlessly swirled across Australia’s Outback. Sitting atop a small, rocky outcropping, I pressed the binocular into my eye sockets to block the stinging ...

(CNN) -- About 10,000 camels are at risk of being shot and killed in a drought-ravaged region of Australia, after complaints that the thirsty animals are endangering locals as they desperately search ...

When it comes to eradicating feral animals, islands across the world are a success story. Kangaroo Island is keen to reap the ...

Bettongs may be small, but these Australian natives can crush hard nuts that would snap the jaws of much larger animals.

Experts say that since the overpopulation of both affects native wildlife similarly, the country should use the same strategies in managing them. By Julia Bergin The Australia Letter is a weekly ...

Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.” Frank Bernhardt, a pest ...

A feral cat with two hopping mice caught on CCTV in Arid Zone Reserve, South Australia Credit: UNSW Sydney/Katherine Moseby A feral cat with two hopping mice caught on CCTV in Arid Zone Reserve, South ...

A feral cat is a cat that has been born to other ferals or from stray cats; these ferals are unaccustomed to human interaction. Feral cats are usually considered to be distinct from stray cats, which ...

Revered in ancient Egypt, beloved by pet owners and popularised in countless memes, cats share a special connection with humans. They have lived by our side for tens of thousands of years and hold a ...

Conservation workers are racing to protect a precious group of Australian animals after record rainfall in New South Wales led to floods that have killed four people. Since 2010, 500 devil joeys alone ...