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The fairy-wrens with chestnut wings

These species of fairy-wren (Malurus), in addition to sporting a gorgeous electric blue, have wings tinged with a chestnut-like brown.

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Wildlife
The finalists of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Now in its 53rd year, the Natural History Museum continues to showcase the most stunning wildlife images from around the world. The winner of the competition will be announced on the 17 October.
Wildlife
Gallery: Seahorses and their relatives

The sparkling ocean inlet of Port Stephens, more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour and nestled between Nelson Bay and Hawks Nest on the NSW lower north coast, is a seahorse hotspot, with four species found here — this phenomenon occurs nowhere else in the country, and is considered rare worldwide.
Science & Environment
Six Australian plant species saved from the brink

These are the Aussie plants that have managed to make a miraculous return.
Wildlife
Prehistoric predators: mygalomorphs

Mygalomorphs are an ancient group of spiders that have remained
almost unchanged for millions of years.

Unlike modern spiders, which have pincer-like biting apparatus, mygalomorphs have dagger-like fangs that they thrust downwards in a ‘pick-axe’ motion.

Here we show a representative species from each of the major mygalomorph families found in Australia.

Text and photographs by Nick Volpe
Wildlife
The best cakes from the Threatened Species Bake Off

To celebrate Threatened Species Day this Thursday the TS Commissioner, Greg Andrews is holding a bake off with a twist— all baked goods must be of your favourite threatened species. Greg will be judging entries alongside Dr Bec West from UNSW and Annabel Crabb. Entries close this Thursday.
Wildlife
The whales of Tonga

Young whale researcher and budding photographer, Annabelle Wall accompanied Canon master Darren Jew on a preliminary trip to Tonga to get up-close and personal with the local humpbacks, and they didn't disappoint.

To join Darren on his next trip to Tonga click HERE.
Science & Environment
Aussie invasion: the impact of our natives overseas

Cane toads, rabbits, lantana…the destruction caused by introduced species to Australian shores is well known. But what about the impact of our natives overseas? Biologist Tim Low journeyed around the world to see just how damaging our flora and fauna have been to other ecosystems.
Science & Environment
In pictures: Australian wattle

Wattles belong to the plant genus Acacia, which contains about 1350 species worldwide, including 1000 in Australia. Ranging from trees to minuscule shrubs, acacias dominate many of our landscapes. On the first day of spring is National Wattle Day, marking the moment in history when the Golden Wattle was made Australia's official floral emblem.

Text by James O'Hanlon.
Science & Environment
Native crops of the future

There are more than 6000 edible plants in Australia not widely used for food today. Many of these would consume less water and fertiliser than currently cultivated species.

Australian Geographic thanks the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney.

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