Darker male giraffes have been found to be more solitary and less social than their lighter-coloured counterparts, according to new research from The University of Queensland.

26 September 2019
A tamarin monkey.

A renowned animal researcher who spies on unsuspecting species from around the world will present The University of Queensland’s 9th Annual Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture on 13 September.

30 August 2018
The study on kangaroos and their offspring lasted six years. Credit: Wendy King

Having a social life comes at a cost for grey kangaroos, with ‘mingling’ mothers reducing the chances of survival for their offspring.

5 April 2017
UQ researchers have studied kangaroos to see why animals form social bonds. Photo: Emily Best.

Kangaroo social networks could provide insight into the evolution of human personality differences.

3 March 2015

Promising new University of Queensland research projects have the potential to revolutionise a diversity of industries, including healthcare, security, chemical, horticulture, energy and electronics.

16 June 2009

The University of Queensland has recognised some of its most innovative, dedicated and exceptional teachers at its annual teaching awards tonight (Monday, October 30).

30 October 2006

Scientists have discovered that an endangered Australian rock wallaby loves home so much, it rarely ventures more than a few hundred metres away.

20 June 2006

The middle of the Bornean jungle is not the ideal place to study for your Masters degree unless that is you are researching some of the world’s most elusive mammals. Working around rapids, dense jungle and fearsome predators, Sunny Sanderson has...

5 April 2006

Male humpback whales are singing songs for female company.

1 February 2006

When you’re a small shrimp in the fish world, it pays to know how to dance.

26 April 2005

While Americans are roasting them, The University of Queensland is hosting them.

11 December 2000

What do some Tamarind monkeys, Tibetan tribespeople and Tasmanian native hens have in common?

10 September 1998

A University of Queensland researcher has been awarded one of only eight national prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) 1998 special investigator awards.

26 November 1997