Photography
Exclusive photos: extraordinary polar bear ‘picnic’ captured by Australian photographer
A historic gathering of 68 polar bears has been seen, for the first time, feeding on a whale carcass in the Arctic.
Category: Wildlife
News
Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: what makes Queensland’s Wet Tropics so unique
Australia’s Wet Tropics are a unique ecosystem home to many species not found anywhere else in the world, which is why we must understand and protect this incredible landscape.
News
Alien invasion: which foreign species might enter Australia next?
Australia is renowned for its native flora and fauna, but did you know the continent is also home to about 3,000 “alien” species of animals, plants, fungi and microbes?
Science & Environment
The world’s rarest whale has captivated scientists since the 1800s
A spade-toothed whale washed up on a New Zealand beach earlier this month. To understand how momentous this is requires a look back at the history of the enigmatic species.
Science & Environment
A place of last resort
Museums Victoria’s living biobank is a repository of frozen potential, safeguarding the very essence of the animals that make Australia so remarkable.
Science & Environment
Mutant blue frog excites ecologists
A frog with a rare mutation causing it to have bright-blue skin has been discovered hopping around Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
Science & Environment
Looking for Tjakuṟa
The search is on across Australia’s deserts for a culturally important vulnerable lizard.
Science & Environment
Clear-cutting koala country
More than 3000sq.km of forests on NSW’s Mid North Coast have been earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. But there’s still work to be done before this proposed reserve becomes the safe haven koalas desperately need.
Fundraising
Rescuing the chuditch
After intensive planning, recovery for this endangered marsupial species is being stepped up to secure its future.
Science & Environment
Birds are the ultimate architects, designing their nests for every climate
Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions.