If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island—a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica—the first ...

Unfortunately, one million endangered species could become extinct. On World Wildlife Day, learn who is at risk and how to ...

Male elephant seals might remember the calls of their adversaries from previous breeding seasons, a new study suggests.

Australia's icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is on its way to the spectacular Heard Island and McDonald Islands for the second time ...

On Heard Island, a remote Australian subantarctic island some 4,000 km southwest of Perth, scientists were concerned after ...

An Emirati marine engineer is set to embark on an Antarctic expedition next week to help shine a light on the climate challenges facing the ice-covered polar region. Dr Hussain Khansaheb will take ...

A recent study found that 47 percent of breeding female elephant seals on South Georgia, home to the world’s largest ...

Following mass deaths within a population of elephant seals, H5N1 has been officially confirmed on Heard Island.

The incredible story of a heroic polar explorer from Port Glasgow who was denied recognition for his crucial role in a world famous expedition ...

The incredible story of a heroic polar explorer from Port Glasgow who was denied recognition for his crucial role in a world ...

Scientists confirm a deadly strain of avian influenza (H5 bird flu) has been detected in southern elephant seals on Heard ...