Science & Environment
The weird world of Australian sea snakes
New sea snake research is revealing the remarkable adaptations that equip these reptiles for life in the ocean.
Category: Wildlife
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
Megalodon: fact from fiction
There are lots of myths surrounding the megalodon, the biggest predatory shark in the world. Here, we sort fact from fiction.
Wildlife
‘There’s hope’: Fighting for the future of the red handfish
Scientists are working hard to ensure the red handfish has a future. They hope a new captive-rearing program is the answer.
Creatura Blog
Meet the venomous mottled cup moth caterpillar
With the ability to inject liquid venom into would-be predators – venom that happens to be surprisingly similar to that of wasps, spiders and scorpions – the mottled cup moth caterpillar is an intimidating critter.
Wildlife
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Animal portrait shortlist
In this category, 30% of the frame had to be taken up by the animal. Creatures of the land, air and sea all feature in this stunning shortlist.
Wildlife
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Our impact shortlist
These photographs reveal the human impact on nature – be it terrestrial, marine or atmospheric. The impact could be either positive or negative.
Wildlife
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Threatened species shortlist
In this category, we asked for photos of flora or fauna that have been deemed threatened, rare, vulnerable or endangered. This shortlist is a reminder of how many beautiful animals face extinction if we do not act.
Science & Environment
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Monochrome shortlist
Stunning photos of landscapes and animals sit side by side in a gallery that may be without colour, but certainly isn’t without interest. Photographs could be sepia-toned or infrared.
Wildlife
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2021: Animal habitat shortlist
In this category, we asked for photos showing animals in the environment in which they live – this environment could be natural or built, and the animal, either native or feral. The only rule was that the animal must not be captive and has claimed the habitat independently. This shortlist shows the beautiful variety of landscapes and animals we enjoy in Australia.