Creatura Blog
Springtails are kinda cute?
Springtails look like busy little cartoon aliens and I’m here for it. Look at those miniature ones interacting with each other. What is going on over there?
Category: Science & Environment
Science & Environment
Meet Bruce, the disabled kea who practices ‘self care’
In a world-first, scientists have documented tool use for self care in keas.
Science & Environment
The truth about quicksand
Quicksand is not the fearsome geological feature movies have made it out to be. It is, however, an unusual substance.
Science & Environment
Australian parrots are changing their body shapes to cope with climate change
New research has examined the way animal species are changing the size of their ears, tails, beaks and other appendages to cope with climate change.
Science & Environment
10 threatened species living in our cities
Far from being a biodiversity wasteland, urban environments are home to some of Australia’s most threatened species.
Science & Environment
Help bring the platypus back from the brink of extinction
One of the largest citizen scientist projects in the world, The Great Australian Platypus Search, has launched.
History & Culture
When it comes to preparing for disaster there are 4 distinct types of people. Which one are you?
Research out today shows when it comes to getting ready for disasters, there are four types of people.
Science & Environment
The giant squid: a short history
Giant squid are infamous and plentiful creatures that have been found in every ocean. But the journey of the world’s longest cephalopod from mythology to science is far from over.
News
2021 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year winners
Despite lockdowns and restrictions on travel wrought by the global pandemic, the talented and dedicated photographers who take part in this annual photographic celebration have, once again, captured the nature of our region in all its glory.
News
OPINION: Australia has failed greater gliders
Since greater gliders were listed as ‘vulnerable’ we’ve destroyed more of their habitat.