Nature & Wildlife
What killed off Southeast Asia’s giant hyenas and other megafauna?
It was growing rainforests, not humans, scientists say.
Nature & Wildlife
Annual backyard bird count more important than ever
The annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count will take place between 19-25 October and there’s never been a better time to get involved.
Nature & Wildlife
Don’t be fooled by the black-shouldered kite’s smouldering good looks
The black-shouldered kite is as beautiful as it is deadly.
Australian Geographic Adventure
The North Face Chimera 18: Tested
Light weight, robust and versatile, The North Face Chimera 18 could be the ultimate daypack for exploring the outdoors.
Science & Environment
Was there ever life on Mars? Scientists discover buried lakes of salty water on the red planet
Scientists have found three more lakes on Mars.
Nature & Wildlife
‘Expect the unexpected’: Koala rescued after scaling NSW lighthouse
Well, you don’t see this every day. A lighthouse keeper came back from a night swim to see a koala scaling the tower.
Biodiversity
Endangered Australian frogs persist despite bushfire catastrophe
The FrogID app has helped keep track of rare and threatened species of frog following this year’s devastating bushfires.
Nature & Wildlife
The dusky lory looks like a bird born from embers
Sporting the colours of freshly molten lava, the dusky lory almost doesn’t look real with its bright orange features breaking through all that sooty black.
Nature & Wildlife
Octopus scientists love ‘My Octopus Teacher’ just as much as you do
We asked a couple of Australian octopus experts about their thoughts on My Octopus Teacher.
Climate
The iconic Komodo dragon may be in danger. Here’s why
Scientists have, for the first time, predicted how Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizard, will be impacted by climate change.