Extinction came close twice late last century for Western Australia’s faunal emblem, the numbat. Now this still endangered and enchanting little marsupial is slowly making a comeback, even to parts of eastern Australia where it hasn’t been seen for many decades.
New sea snake research is revealing the remarkable adaptations that equip these reptiles for life in the ocean.
There are lots of myths surrounding the megalodon, the biggest predatory shark in the world. Here, we sort fact from fiction.
This four-day trek in Tassie’s rugged southwest is the ultimate short escape into a truly wild world.
Scientists are working hard to ensure the red handfish has a future. They hope a new captive-rearing program is the answer.
Photos entered in the Botanical category could be habitat or portrait shots. This shortlist is testament to the gorgeous array of landscapes and plant life that surrounds us.
In this category, 30% of the frame had to be taken up by the animal. Creatures of the land, air and sea all feature in this stunning shortlist.
These photographs reveal the human impact on nature – be it terrestrial, marine or atmospheric. The impact could be either positive or negative.