Science & Environment
Looking for Tjakuṟa
The search is on across Australia’s deserts for a culturally important vulnerable lizard.
Category: Wildlife
Science & Environment
Clear-cutting koala country
More than 3000sq.km of forests on NSW’s Mid North Coast have been earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. But there’s still work to be done before this proposed reserve becomes the safe haven koalas desperately need.
Fundraising
Rescuing the chuditch
After intensive planning, recovery for this endangered marsupial species is being stepped up to secure its future.
Science & Environment
Birds are the ultimate architects, designing their nests for every climate
Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions.
News
How soaking in saunas could save our frogs
‘Frog saunas’ could help save endangered species from the devastating chytrid fungus.
News
Kimberley corals could hold the key to saving our reefs
Despite climate change, corals in the Kimberley region show remarkable resilience to harsh conditions, providing valuable lessons for conservation efforts.
Science & Environment
Estuary stingrays shift ‘insane amount’ of sand
A recent study has uncovered the monumental impact just one species has in providing a functioning ecosystem.
Wildlife
An unlikely alliance: Wombat and fox family become housemates
Extraordinary images captured by camera trap show a wombat sharing its burrow with a fox and her cub in northern NSW.
News
Flying high: pleasure-seeking parrots pick pungent chemicals
Whether medicinal, hygienic or recreational, birds have been observed utilising highly aromatic plants and insects.
Science & Environment
Sex, stress and fertility in Australian wildlife
Hormones are driving a radical new approach to fighting the country’s extinction crisis.