On This Day
On this day: Arthur Phillip was born
The man who founded Sydney was born 276 years ago today.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Giant black squirrels one of the longest animals
This South-East Asian squirrel is one mighty long animal, from nose to tail.
Creatura with Bec Crew
The mystery of Ausubel’s mighty claw lobster
Little is known about why this lobster has a particularly large and unusual claw.
On This Day
The man on our $50, David Unaipon, was born on this day
Early 20th century indigenous inventor David Unaipon, who graces our $50 note, became known as the ‘Australian Leonardo da Vinci’.
Creatura with Bec Crew
The western pygmy possum is the cutest Australian animal
A cousin of the mountain pygmy possum, this western variety is just as cute.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Blue-banded bee, a native beauty
These pretty native bees are important pollinators for Australian crops.
AustroPalaeo
Illustrating the dinosaurs of Australia
A new Australian Geographic poster features the most accurate illustrations of Aussie dinosaurs ever created.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Helmeted hornbill a solid fighter
This helmeted species is the only kind of hornbill with a solid head casque, perfect for fighting
Creatura with Bec Crew
Eel-like creature an unknown species
This delicate beauty is possibly a new species of eel or cusk-eel
Creatura with Bec Crew
The pink Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin
A close relative of the recently declared Australian humpback dolphin, the Hong Kong pink dolphin is at risk of extinction