Shock find brings extinct mouse back from the dead
An Australian mammal thought to have been wiped out over 150 years ago can now be crossed off our list of extinct animals, following a…
South East Queensland’s very venomous caterpillar
University of Queensland researchers have discovered the venom of a caterpillar, native to South East Queensland, shows promise for use in medicines and pest control.…
Why our dogs don’t look like wolves: Research uncovers genetic clue in domestic animals
If you’ve ever wondered how your beloved pet pooch came to look so different from its wild relatives, biologists now have another piece of the…
Cats are too socially inept to be loyal
Cats may be too socially clueless to understand when someone is not being nice to their owners. In the cat world, there’s a saying that…
90% of pet owners read labels before making a purchase
Study finds food product freshness, quality and taste top of the list As many as 90% of pet owners agree it is important to read…
Huge prehistoric croc “river boss” prowled SEQ waterways
A new species of large prehistoric croc that roamed south-east Queensland’s waterways millions of years ago has been documented by University of Queensland researchers. PhD…