The world has some of the most unique species of animals, but Australia may take the top prize. It is cut off from the rest ...

Researchers analyzing ancient fossils from caves across Western Australia have uncovered a completely new species of bettong ...

The Oceania region is home to over 20 tarantula species, most of which belong to the Selenocosmiinae sub-family of tarantulas ...

Researchers have discovered two new species of jellyfish off Western Australia's northwest coast. One is particularly peculiar: It's larger than its cousins, doesn't have tentacles and is, according ...

A newly named species of giant stick insect found in Australia’s Wet Tropics rainforests is thought to be the heaviest insect ever found on the continent. Acrophylla alta weighs 44 grams, around the ...