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The best caves to explore in Australia
Head underground to explore these natural wonders, some millions of years old.
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GALLERY: The kelp forests of the Great Southern Reef
The massive network of rocky reefs that lines much of southern Australia’s coastline is a shadowy cold-water underworld dominated by brown seaweeds known as kelp. The Great Southern Reef might not be as visually flamboyant as Australia’s world-famous Great Barrier Reef, with its colourful hard corals and sunlit shallow waters, but its communities of creatures are unlike anything else worldwide.
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The botanical illustrations of Anne Hayes
Anne Hayes has completed several assignments on botanical themes for Australian Geographic. And like any AG commission, each one has been founded on accuracy attained through detailed and thorough research and observation. This is a selection of Anne’s work.
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Scientists may have discovered how dinosaurs evolved into birds
How did dinosaurs evolve beaks and become birds? Scientists think they have the answer.
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GALLERY: volcanoes in Victoria
There are hundreds of dormant volcanoes and other geological features smattered across Victoria’s Western District, through to the border of South Australia. Read the full story by Jeremy Bourke HERE.
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The ocean’s giant clams
Don’t believe everything you hear about giant clams. They’re not the man-eating molluscs you think they are.
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WA’s Bungalbin: the Helena Aurora Range
Known as Bungalbin in the traditional Kalamaia name, the Helena Aurora Range is an ancient banded ironstone formation of rich biodiversity and great beauty.
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Fruits of the forest
Australian rainforests serve up a colourful platter of treats.
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Breakdown: the state of the Great Barrier Reef in 2017
All the major bleaching events, reports and debates surrounding Australia’s most unique ecosystem, gathered into a comprehensive list.
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Exploring Earth’s hidden continent: Zealandia
Ever heard of Zealandia? Well it’s our 8th continent, 94 per cent of which is submerged below the Pacific Ocean. But one group of scientists are determined to unlock its secrets.