Photographer Jason Edwards flew by helicopter into some of the least accessible parts of Kosciuszko National Park to observe Australia’s wild horses, called brumbies, and their impact on the river systems and plains. Find the full story in the Jan/Feb issue (#130) of Australian Geographic.
Meet Hank and Tank, a pair of five-month-old Tasmanian devils born in Barrington Tops, NSW, as part of the Devil Ark breeding program.
There are less than 1000 numbats left alive on the planet, including those in enclosed reserves and zoos. One of the main areas were they are found is the Dryandra woodland in WA’s southern wheatbelt. To donate and help save the numbat look for the AG Society numbat fundraiser in issue 130. Click on the image to scroll through the gallery or swipe from right to left if you’re using a touch screen device.
The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition brings together exquisite images of wildlife and natural landscapes. This year there were over 42,000 entries, and two Australians made the final selection. An exhibition of 100 photos will be on display at the Australian Maritime Museum in Sydney from 23 June 2016: find out more.
Known in only two populations located are over 30km apart, the Nangur spiny skink is at risk from habitat destruction and feral animals.
Devils bred at Barrington Tops, NSW, must undergo rigorous health checks before they can be released into a disease-free area of Tasmania.
Considered a ‘living fossil’, the dinosaur ant may have finally met its match in climate change
A seal takes a ride on a humpback whale off the NSW southern coast
Conservationists are working hard to create a safe gene pool of purebred dingoes as insurance
Reintroduction and recovery plans are allowing the northern hairy-nosed wombat to dig its way back from near extinction