The largest species, Diprotodon optatum, grew to the size of a car, weighing up to 2.7 tons. Diprotodontids were an integral part of Australian ecosystems until the last species became extinct about ...

And just in time too - despite it being hidden in earth for millions of years, the fossil - exposed by the excavation - was under threat from the Territory's notorious Wet Season storms and floods.

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Sammy J: Meet Diprotodon optatum. This is a scientific artist's interpretation of the biggest marsupial ...

Scientists have identified a brand new species of megafauna with the unusual ability to travel vast distances across ancient Australia in search of food and water, despite weighing a quarter of a ...

One of Australia's first long-distance walkers has been described after palaeontologists used advanced 3D scans and other technology to take a new look at the partial remains of a 3.5 million year old ...