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. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide (18 August to 3 October) and the Australian Museum in Sydney (19 August to 9 October).
Known also as tickle-me plant, touch-me-not, shy plant, humble plant and sleeping grass, this weed has intrigued naturalists for hundreds of years.
Research shows that the diet of Fraser Island dingoes ranges from bandicoots to iPods. What can be done to maintain a healthy population on the island?
Australia is a global hotspot for mass whale strandings. The causes of these events are many, varied and often mysterious.
The Leuser ecosystem in northern Sumatra is home to some of the world’s rarest and best-loved animals. Thanks to a new government moratorium on land clearing, conservationists have enjoyed a big win.
It’s only May, but it seems every other week 2016 has delivered photos, stories and videos that are off-the-charts cute. Here’s a snapshot of the year so far.
Ever heard of the crab that climbs trees? Or the 4kg crab that’s also the world’s largest land invertebrate? Or our 14kg deep-sea giant? Crabs are cooler than you thought.
Otherwise known as Australia’s zebra finch. Only the great tit of Eurasia is more studied.
Grunting, growling, hissing, screeching: if your home is making these noises, you probably have possums.
An interview with expert David Wells about the tenacious brush turkey, which is making a comeback in suburbs up and down Australia’s east coast.