News
What’s your favourite nature book?
The Wilderness Society launches Nature Book Week on Threatened Species Day, 7 September. Join Professor Tim Flannery and Rove McManus as they chat about Australia’s incredible native wildlife.
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News
These 20 Australian reptiles are set to disappear by 2040
Scientists have identified 20 snakes and lizards at greatest risk of extinction in the next two decades.
News
Lyrebirds, the world’s greatest ecosystem engineers, move up to 11 standard dump trucks of soil annually
Certainly, lyrebirds are among Australia’s most well-known songbirds, mimicking everything from camera clicks to chainsaws, but now scientists have revealed the profound impact they have on forests.
News
Everything you ever wanted to know about snails (on Lord Howe Island)
Scaling mountains, leaping out of boats, winching out of helicopters… meet the researchers doing it all for endemic snails!
Adventure
New Land Rover Defender: Eight reasons it’s the ultimate adventurer
The original Land Rover Defender was an adventure and exploration icon. Does the all-new Defender live up to that legend? We find out.
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The return of the Gouldians
One of the world’s most beautiful birds has been recently recorded in flocks of up to 200 in tropical north Queensland, where previously only a few individuals had been reported since last century.
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2020 AG Nature Photographer of the Year winners
The winning images from the 2020 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year contest have been revealed.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Father’s Day adventures and gift ideas
It’s Father’s Day – a time to spoil all Aussie dads – so here are some cracking outdoor escapes and cool gear gift ideas that will be ideal for the active ‘Old Man’!
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Exquisite, year-round bird art is all yours
Work of art: the Australian Geographic 2021 Art Calendar is out now and selling fast. Don’t miss out!