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Creatura with Bec Crew

Pellucid hawk moth’s wings like invisibility cloak

The transparent wings of the pellucid hawk moth reflect most light, making them harder to see.

Creatura with Bec Crew

The elusive hourglass dolphin

This elusive mammal is the only species of cetacean to be formally classified without a specimen

Creatura with Bec Crew

The ‘ball-cutter’ fish

This Amazon native can be found in the rivers of PNG and harbours a mouth full of teeth

Creatura with Bec Crew

Mistletoebird: Australia’s native flowerpecker

Australia’s only flowerpecker, the mistletoebird just loves its namesake plant

On This Day

On this day in history: 2004 Boxing Day tsunami

In 2004 the Boxing Day tsunami took hundreds of thousands of lives. Today, Australia spearheads a warning system for the Indian Ocean.

Creatura with Bec Crew

Hummingbird bobtail squid

These iridescent squid maintain their stunning glow with the help of bacteria

History & Culture

On this day in history: Cyclone Tracy

In 1974, Territorians had to pitch in together on Christmas morning after raging Cyclone Tracy flattened 70 per cent of Darwin.

Creatura with Bec Crew

Pretty in pink: the male pink robin

The males of the pink robin species sport a gorgeous bright pink breast

Creatura with Bec Crew

The frog that looks like a turtle

This reptile-like amphibian is unusual in more ways than one.

AG Blog

Press record for a chance at $20K and a trip to Qld

Submit a 60s video and you could be on your way to Tropical North Queensland and a $20K prize

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