Federal government identifies more than 150 native and unique bird species and 10 mammal species at ‘very high risk’ ...

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now been found in a second state, South Australia, after earlier being identified in Western Australia. Authorities have confirmed three seabirds have died of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Bird populations in mainland Australia have proved ...

What is the virus? Where did it come from? Are humans at risk? What does it mean for the agricultural sector and wildlife? Experts answer your questions ...

From brightly colored birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia's native animals are a sight to behold. The island continent is home to nearly 600,000 plants, animals and insects, many of which ...

The black swan, the Tasmanian devil and Australian sea lions are among the species at risk if a deadly strain of avian influenza takes hold in Australia, experts are warning.

With legs like a velociraptor and a striking neon blue neck, the southern cassowary cuts a fearsome figure in the rainforests of northeast Australia. It is best to admire these human-sized birdies—and ...

Australia is racing to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is now believed to have infected ...

H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia, the last continent it had spared. It came from Antarctica via seabirds, and the next host to watch is wild ducks.

It returned a positive result for the H5 strain of the virus on Wednesday, the South Australian government confirmed. The ...