In the debate over saving endangered species, it may be that some should get priority just because of how weird they are. Take the green-haired turtle. It breathes through its genitals. Not all the ...

An Australian river turtle with a distinctive green punk-rock hairstyle, two spikes under its chin and the ability to breathe through its genitals is on a new list of endangered reptiles. The Mary ...

They say if you can't beat 'em…turn 'em into fertilizer. At least, that's what one part of the world is doing. Australia's Mary River has been infiltrated by highly prolific, invasive tilapia fish.

Deborah Bower receives funding from the Australian Research Council, NSW Department of Environment and Planning, and the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. Donald McKnight works for the Savanna ...