Science & Environment
Australian parrots are changing their body shapes to cope with climate change
New research has examined the way animal species are changing the size of their ears, tails, beaks and other appendages to cope with climate change.
Category: Wildlife
News
Watch footage of last-known surviving Tasmanian tiger remastered and in colour
You’ve never seen a thylacine like this before.
Science & Environment
10 threatened species living in our cities
Far from being a biodiversity wasteland, urban environments are home to some of Australia’s most threatened species.
Creatura Blog
The blue-crested lizard is colour-changing marvel
This ridiculously good-looking lizard is showing off its best colours for the ladies. Those flamboyant colours might also convince a predator to move right along, which makes them this little dragon’s greatest asset (if you couldn’t already tell).
News
Listen to a lyrebird mimic the cry of a baby
One Taronga Zoo employee got quite the shock when the cries of a baby broke out in the closed zoo. But it wasn’t quite what they expected.
Science & Environment
The giant squid: a short history
Giant squid are infamous and plentiful creatures that have been found in every ocean. But the journey of the world’s longest cephalopod from mythology to science is far from over.
News
2021 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year winners
Despite lockdowns and restrictions on travel wrought by the global pandemic, the talented and dedicated photographers who take part in this annual photographic celebration have, once again, captured the nature of our region in all its glory.
News
OPINION: Australia has failed greater gliders
Since greater gliders were listed as ‘vulnerable’ we’ve destroyed more of their habitat.
Science & Environment
‘Teddy bear’ bees emerge from burrows in their thousands
The breeding season for the Dawson’s burrowing bee is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Creatura Blog
The bird-dropping spider is the best
A spider that mimics bird droppings really shouldn’t be adorable, but here we are. This thing is as cute as a button.