Earth.com

Unrecognizable sounds lead to discovery of three animal species

Three new species discovered on Dauan Island: two frogs and a unique gecko survive in rocky shelters in the Torres Strait.
People

Study Finds Some Female Frogs May Consume Males After Breeding in Acts of 'Sexual Cannibalism'

An ecologist filmed a green and golden bell frog attempting to eat her male suitor while visiting Australia's Kooragang Island Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...
Miami Herald

‘Bright’-eyed creature with a ‘whirring’ call found in Australia. It’s a new species

Scientists found “bright”-eyed creatures with a “whirring” call in a rainforest and discovered a new species, a study said. Google Street View May 2010 ...

$247,000 satellite plan to save tiny Aussie creature from growing threat

With only 250 adults surviving in the wild, scientists feared the nation could face another extinction. Find out more.
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Australia, a biodiversity hotspot, recognizes 750 new species

Australia has added 750 new species of plants, animals, fungi and other organisms to its official list of species living on the continent. Australia, a biodiversity hotspot, recognizes 750 new species ...
The Washington Post

A fungus is killing frogs. Homemade saunas might save them, scientists say.

A fungal infection some scientists consider one of the worst wildlife diseases of all time is wreaking havoc on the global frog population. Now, scientists say they’ve discovered a way to help frogs ...