New high-resolution images of Australia’s biggest biosecurity threats have been uploaded to a database. Each image highlights ...

While well-documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in ...

Almost two centuries after rabbits were set free across Australia’s fragile landscape, scientists are working to understand a mysterious change that has occurred in their physical nature. Oddly, the ...

Opinion Companies Agriculture Biosecurity This hidden natural disaster is costing trillions A study in ‘Nature’ has found the economic burden of invasive species is 1646 per cent higher than ...

The invasive snail species Bulimulus sporadicus was discovered at the Port of Brisbane in March. Biosecurity officers arrived within hours and have collected and killed more than 350 of the pests ...

More than 500 ant species have been found in places where they shouldn’t be—wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. How do we stop them? ByRebecca Dzombak January 20, 2023 •6 min read ...

Since their introduction in 1935, cane toads (Rhinella marina) have become one of Australia’s most notorious invasive species, profoundly impacting native ecosystems. Research over recent ...

Introduced species of trees, including the box elder maple and coral tree, are extremely susceptible to the shot-hole borer. But many Australian natives are also at high risk, including the ...

Queensland’s Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program, one of Australia’s most expensive and ambitious biosecurity ...

If you've ever looked at a world map, you might notice a big, blue patch nestled between Europe, Asia, and Africa. That’s the Mediterranean Sea—a shimmering str ...

The Western New York Land Conservancy said 2025 is its biggest year for acquiring land to protect from future development ...

Antarctica may seem pristine and almost devoid of life, but there's plenty of chemistry going on. Victoria Atkinson explains ...