In 1845 persistent stories and sightings began to emerge of a huge amphibious creature that dwelled in swamps and creeks and killed anyone who got too close to the water. But despite never being found ...

Stories about distinctive wildlife, Aboriginal mythology and idyllic Australian childhoods. By Natasha Frost The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign up to get it by ...

Just when you thought filmmakers were running out of creatures to make movies about, comes a monster whose legend began long ago thanks to Aboriginal mythology. Yeah, it has a pretty goofy name, but ...