Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species ...

From pollinating plants to dispersing seeds, birds play a variety of crucial roles that help to keep ecosystems in balance.

Archaeologists once assumed that men were responsible for seafaring trade in Papua New Guinea. New research shows how women ...

During performances at the Festival of Pacific Arts over the past two weeks, the traditional clothing of delegates from Papua New Guinea left their upper bodies partially exposed.

New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most toxic birds. Why they contain poison, and how they withstand it is still a source of scientific mystery.

Papua New Guinea's increase in HIV cases is a worrying trend for the country, at a time when global infection rates are on the decline.

National HIV crisis declared in Papua New Guinea The Pacific nation recorded an estimated 11,000 new cases in 2024 alone, with the health minister describing the trend as "deeply concerning".

Hailing from the lowland forests of New Guinea and the nearby islands, the king bird-of-paradise belongs to the Paradisaeidae family, of which there are 42 known species. Birds-of-paradise range from ...

Papua New Guinea is a true paradise for wildlife lovers, boasting some of the most bizarre, beautiful, and rare animals on ...

The Birds of New Guinea and the Adjacent Papuan Islands, including any new Species that may be Discovered in Australia. By John Gould, &c. Parts I., II., and III. (London: Published by the Author ...

Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly has issued the new Papua New Guinea expansion side a hands off edict as the club aims to extend master coach Wayne Bennett for the rest of his career.