News
Ancient eagle fossil discovered in South Australian outback among oldest in the world
The eagle was similar in size to the wedge-tailed eagle and preyed upon koalas.
Category: Wildlife
Creatura Blog
Intertidal spiders are playing on hard mode
Turns out Australia is the global hub of beach spiders.
Science & Environment
3D-printed apartments provide cosy home for frogs
With a mini pool and snacks, it’s no surprise frogs have taken to these apartments.
Science & Environment
Sloths and koalas have something very rare in common
Koalas and sloths have more in common than you may think.
Science & Environment
Giant penguins: why did they exist and what caused their extinction?
The deep-dive into giant penguins you didn’t know you needed.
Creatura Blog
The burrowing spotted pardalote is among Australia’s smallest
A colourful and compact species with usual nesting behaviour, the spotted pardalote is one of Australia’s smallest birds, measuring just 8-10 cm long.
News
Koalas in rapid decline around Australia
The Australian Koala Foundation says the nation’s most iconic marsupial is in rapid decline with populations diminishing in every region.
Wildlife
Nest boxes: what some people get wrong
Read this before you start building a nest box for your local birds.
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.
News
Scientists call on public to count fairy-wrens
A new and exciting citizen science project has launched this week. It’s subject? One of Australia’s favourite birds, the superb fairy-wren.