Science & Environment
Inside Australia’s first mobile veterinary hospital
Australia’s first fully mobile veterinary hospital for wildlife is ready to hit the road at a moment’s notice.
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Bull sharks: fact from fiction
Bull sharks are known as the strongest, most aggressive and dangerous shark in our waters. Here, we analyse what’s fact and what’s fiction.
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A guide to the sea snakes of Australia
Australia has an abundance of true sea snakes, with about half of the 70 or so named species found here. They have evolved to fill a wide variety of niches, and although many are not yet listed as endangered, populations are declining.
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The plight of the numbat
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.
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The weird world of Australian sea snakes
New sea snake research is revealing the remarkable adaptations that equip these reptiles for life in the ocean.
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AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Botanical shortlist
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.
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AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Monochrome shortlist
Stunning photos of landscapes and animals sit side by side in a gallery that may be without colour, but certainly isn’t without interest. Photographs could be sepia-toned or infrared.
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AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Landscape shortlist
This category asked for photographs of landscape or seascape with minimal evidence of human settlement or interference.
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Happy winter solstice!
The winter solstice is upon us again – but what exactly is it, and why does it happen?
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The weird world of Australia’s carnivorous plants
Australia is a hotspot for carnivorous plants, boasting more than 250 species. Get to know their way of life here.