Animals

Sciences & Technology

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Research

Keeping Australian livestock fed when climate disasters hit

As bushfires and floods devastate Australian agriculture, research into emergency livestock feed aims to help farmers build community reserves before disaster strikes

Sciences & Technology

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Research

‘My donkey’s health is my health’

Working horses, donkeys, and mules support livelihoods and sustainable development; improved harnessing through training aims to enhance their welfare

Environment

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Analysis

Australian biosecurity needs a whole-of government, whole-of-society approach

The WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to prevent and prepare for pandemic threats to human health. But what are we doing about animal health? 

Sciences & Technology

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Analysis

Your dog is talking to you, but you need to learn how to listen

People talk to their dogs a lot – but what many may not realise is dogs are communicating back, just not in our language

Sciences & Technology

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Under the Microscope

Sibling scientists explore the mysteries of metals and mammals

Chemical biologist Professor Megan Maher and her zoologist brother Dr Tyrone Lavery hope to one day combine their fields of study and solve new research puzzles together

Environment

How to help sick or injured wildlife this summer

Reporting animals in trouble can make a huge difference to our understanding of wildlife health and disease patterns

Sciences & Technology

The vaccine improving the health of Australia's chickens

A new vaccine is protecting one-day-old chicks from a pneumonia-like illness that costs the poultry industry millions of dollars each year

Sciences & Technology

The vaccine improving the health of Australia's chickens

A new vaccine is protecting one-day-old chicks from a pneumonia-like illness that costs the poultry industry millions of dollars each year

Sciences & Technology

How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season

From posing for the family Christmas photo to the hot days of summer – here are some tips to help give your pet a happy holiday as well

Environment

Design for (all) life

Humans create most designs for themselves, but can and should use opportunities to make spaces that benefit all forms of life