PETA has requested that a cake be used for Groundhog Day rather than Punxsutawney Phil - the groundhog typically used to determine whether February will be longer or shorter. The famed animal rights ...

This year's crop of Oscar nominated films and actors have been revealed after the Academy announced the films which will be recognised for the 97th ceremony.

Moving home is always stressful. But for Melbourne's much-loved elephants, a shift to Werribee promises to help the herd grow and thrive.

A sudden drop in adult little penguin numbers at Bicheno on Tasmania's east coast has led to alarm for the fate of the species as penguin chicks reliant on parents are seen dying.

Residents are being urged to report any sightings of a dead porpoise which washed up on a beach in Eastbourne.