10 remarkable photos of Tasmania’s wildlife
WildlifeSince its inception, Australian Geographic has documented the unique wildlife of Tasmania. Here we look back on some of our favourite subjects.
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Iconic Australian animals that once had a bounty on them
WildlifeEarly European settlement, with its determination to cultivate the land, led to immense battles between farmers and Australia’s native wildlife.
Wasps, bees and ants: nature’s honey makers
WildlifeWhen you think of honey you probably think of bees, but wasps and ants can produce honey as well.
The extinction crisis: Australians call for a radical re-haul of environmental laws
WildlifeAustralia is failing to meet international obligations to protect our unique wildlife, experts say.
The bandicoots in your backyard
WildlifeIt’s time we developed a new appreciation for these misunderstood and much-maligned marsupials.
In pictures: the best cakes from the Threatened Species Bake Off
WildlifeTo celebrate Threatened Species Day this coming Friday the Threatened Species Commissioner Sally Box is holding a bake off with a twist— all baked goods must be of your favourite threatened species. Use the #TSBakeoff hashtag to enter your cake into the bake off before this Friday.
Why is a bluetongue lizard’s tongue blue?
WildlifeEver wondered why the bluetongue lizard’s tongue is such an unusual hue?
Top 10 most unusual threatened Australian species
WildlifeIn honour of Threatened Species Day this year, we’ve searched for the most unusual Aussie species that are at risk of extinction.
North Queensland’s big blue earthworms
WildlifeYou may never have heard of the Terriswalkeris terraereginae, a giant blue earthworm living deep in the moist soils of tropical north Queensland, but it’s the prettiest worm you’ll ever see.
Meet Australia’s rainforest pigeons
WildlifeThrow out all your preconceptions about pigeons, because Australia’s rainforest pigeons are some of the most striking birds in the world.