Christmas beetles, once a beloved symbol of the festive season in Australia, are becoming a rare sight. These shimmering scarabs, known for their red and green hues, were once abundant during the ...

When it comes to Australian animals, the first that come to mind are generally kangaroos, koalas and maybe a platypus or a killer crocodile. However, there’s a tiny, iridescent group of beetles that ...

Tanya Latty co-founded and works for conservation organisation Invertebrates Australia, is former president of the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour and is on the Education ...