The distressing new estimate considers animals killed in the fires and those that will die from indirect causes, like starvation and dehydration Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Here's the thing. When you think of dangerous Australian animals, your mind probably conjures up images of massive saltwater crocodiles, venomous snakes coiled in the grass, or those infamous ...

Taronga Zoo has amazing views and rare tigers but is otherwise fairly typical Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is a mainstay attraction for tourists. Situated in the suburb of Mosman, less than 20 minutes from ...

More proof it takes a special kind of person to live peacefully in Australia.

Australia is racing to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is now believed to have infected ...

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If Australia is renowned for one thing, it's the proportion of highly dangerous animals that populate the continent. The three most venomous snakes in the world are from Australia (with a few others ...