Category: Wildlife

Nature Photographer of the Year

AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2019: Junior shortlist

This shortlist showcases the finest nature photography from entrants under the age of 18. The beauty of the shots contained is indicative of the talent in our budding Australian photographers. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from Friday 16 August until Sunday 10 November 2019 and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney from Friday 16 August until Sunday October 20

Nature Photographer of the Year

AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2019: 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. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from Friday 16 August until Sunday 10 November 2019 and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney from Friday 16 August until Sunday October 20

Nature Photographer of the Year

AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2019: 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. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from Friday 16 August until Sunday 10 November 2019 and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney from Friday 16 August until Sunday October 20

Wildlife

7 things you definitely didn’t know about Aussie pelicans

There’s more to these ancient, supposedly chihuahua-swallowing birds than you may think.

Wildlife

Platypus milked for venom for the first time

The Australian Reptile Park’s general manager Tim Faulkner has, for the first time, successfully milked a platypus for its venom, which will now be used by researchers to determine whether or not it could have health benefits.

Wildlife

The miraculous story of a wallaby, a nursery and naivety

Nailtail wallabies may be back from the brink, but they’re facing the same challenges.

Wildlife

A guide to Australia’s fairy-wrens

Fairy-wrens are among the most beautiful birds in Australia, but they have quirky personalities too. Here, you can get to know all 10 species.

Wildlife

Australia’s five black cockatoos

How well do you know our black cockies?

Wildlife

Wildlife on campus: University of Sydney

It may in the centre of city life, but that doesn’t mean it has nothing to offer in terms of plants and wildlife.

Wildlife

The future of Australian frogs

Two new research tools are supporting a groundswell of public interest that could make a difference to the future of Australian frogs, which are facing tough times.