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
Creatura with Bec Crew
Common spotted cuscus a marsupial furball
Like balls of fluff, cuscus species are some of the most adorable marsupials on the planet.
Creatura with Bec Crew
New Guinea singing dog: world’s most elusive canine
The New Guinea singing dog is more likely to be heard than seen.