Giant Cuttlefish: Undetermined decline
In the late 1990s, more than 180,000 giant cuttlefish gathered to breed in South Australian waters. Since then, their numbers have dwindled by 93 per cent and no-one is sure why
In the late 1990s, more than 180,000 giant cuttlefish gathered to breed in South Australian waters. Since then, their numbers have dwindled by 93 per cent and no-one is sure why
These Australian animals are vitally important to their ecosystems and their extinction would be disastrous.
Without these important species, ecosystems will falter, such is their central role. While all species are important to an ecosystem, ‘keystone’ species are particularly vital because of their roles, such as being top predators, controllers of prey, or conduits for spreading seeds.
The Australia Zoo team, led by Terri Irwin, expertly catch a wild crocodile to record its measurements and health
These images are short-listed for the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Threatened category.
These images are short-listed for the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Our Impact category.
These images are the runners-up of the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Monochrome category.
These images are short-listed for the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Junior category.
These images are short-listed for the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Interpretive category.
These images are short-listed for the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Animal Portrait category.