A 5.12-metre crocodile in Queensland's north could be the largest in captivity in the state following the death of the previous record-holder.
Translocating animals is no easy feat, but WA's western swamp tortoise will make a new habitat in the South West
A rare and endangered WA turtle species will be introduced to a new home outside their natural habitat in the state's South West, in a last-ditch effort to bring the reptiles back from the brink of extinction.
Photo shows A western swamp tortoise and babyTwo 5m crocs billed as Queensland's largest in captivity just weeks after Cassius's death
The 5-metre-long crocodiles, Krakatoa and Boss Hog, are being billed as the largest in captivity in Queensland after the death of colossal 5.48m Cassius this month.
Photo shows A large crocodile bound by rope being pulled off a trailer by half a dozen sanctuary staff.Queensland woman fined $20,000 for illegally buying and selling reptiles
Wildlife authorities received a tip-off before raiding the woman's home where they found dozens of snakes, lizards and eggs.
Photo shows white and yellow snake in a containerResearcher who spies on echidnas' sex lives says there's a lot to learn about the enigmatic animals
For 35 years American researcher Peggy Rismiller has been studying Kangaroo Island's animals, from snakes to echidnas.
Photo shows An echidna with light coloured spines walking on grassInvestigation begins to learn exact age of dead crocodile, Cassius
A scientist hopes to learn more about the exact age of the iconic record-breaking saltwater crocodile Cassius, believed to be up to 120 years old, after the croc died at the weekend.
Photo shows a huge crocodile biting on a crocodileCassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies
The 5.48-metre reptile who lived on Green Island in the Great Barrier reef was believed to between 30 and 80 years old when he was captured in the 1980s.
Photo shows a huge crocodile in a small pond'Kiddies running screaming to their mums': The giant lizard that terrified and fascinated a generation of Brisbane kids
Ask any Brisbane child of the 1990s and earlier what their memories of the Queensland Museum are and they might start talking about this giant lizard.
Photo shows a picture of a lizard looking over the edgeSnake bite victim's 'unusual' 15-hour wait before venom kicks in
A toxicologist warns it's never safe to assume a snake bite is free of venom, after a South Australian man experiences a delayed reaction to poison from a suspected brown snake bite.
Photo shows A brown snake rearing up with it's mouth open, on red grassy soil.Uncovering the mysteries of the deep with a little help from AI
The artificial intelligence used for passport facial scanning is now helping Australian conservationists track elusive sea turtles.
Photo shows A close up of a green sea turtles face with red dots on the scales.Snake catching can be 'a bit of a cowboy thing' but work to change that is underway
A group of students stand in a circle around Jonny McGannon as he calmly releases a venomous northern brown snake from a black bag. They're taking part in the NT's first accredited TAFE course in snake catching.
Photo shows A closeup shot of a dark coloured snake.Crocodile image captured by drone near Exmouth
Known for the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth's latest blow-in has locals worried a new predator is moving in.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 19 seconds.Two-metre croc in popular WA tourist spot a long way from home, putting locals on edge
The hunt for a "problem" saltwater crocodile in one of Western Australia's most popular tourist towns has residents calling for stronger action against the feared creatures.
Photo shows Crocodile image captured by drone near ExmouthInfluencer under investigation over wild croc feeding video
An online influencer has come under fire for boasting about feeding a four-metre crocodile in Far North Queensland just a month after penalties for interfering with the reptiles were drastically increased.
Photo shows A large four-metre crocodile sits on the sand bank.Queensland's 'Houdini' crocodile to remain in popular lake, but mystery remains about how it got there
An elusive freshwater crocodile that has been the talk of an outback town for months will not be targeted for removal after wildlife authorities deemed the "shy and timid" animal no threat to human life.
Photo shows Freshwater crocodile floats atop a clear lake during the middle of the dayRangers kill 'very hungry' 2-metre crocodile near popular tourist island
A two-metre crocodile spotted seven times swimming near two Queensland Whitsunday Islands has been euthanased overnight.
Photo shows A woman stands at the bow of a motorboat in the ocean with an island in the background.Croc search underway after spate of school holiday sightings near Whitsunday islands
Authorities head out to search for a large crocodile seen swimming around two popular islands where tourists and holiday-makers have been warned to be alert.
Photo shows A saltwater crocodile lurking in the shallows of a clear body of water.Turtle rookery's future brighter after feral deer eradicated on Great Barrier Reef island
Authorities wipe out feral deer on Wild Duck Island off the central Queensland coast in a bid to preserve one of Australia's largest flatback turtle rookeries.
Photo shows A flatback turtle hatchling with its head up in very shallow water'Something is increasing the trade': First detailed study reveals scale of Australian species for sale overseas
A new study reveals the scale of Australia wildlife being smuggled overseas, with dozens of species recorded for the first time. But government authorities insist its crackdown is working.
Photo shows A tiny lizard sits in a man's hand.The noisy, smelly and fun koala farm of the Adelaide Parklands that is almost forgotten
A snake pit which developed into a koala farm in the North Adelaide parklands frustrated its genteel neighbours, but was loved by the public and the rich and famous.
Photo shows A man holds three koalasCrocodile numbers on the rise along the Pilbara coast
Western Australia's north-west coast has seen more confirmed saltwater crocodile sightings in 2024 alone than in the past decade combined.
Photo shows A saltwater crocodile wading into a river, with the sandy bank in the background.