Recently, a pair of homeowners in Australia were startled when they heard a clattering sound on their roof. They rushed ...

SYDNEY -- It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires over recent days have undone ...

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 ...

You might think of Australia's arid center as a dry desert landscape devoid of aquatic life. But it's actually dotted with thousands of rock holes—natural rainwater reservoirs that act as little oases ...