Glossy black-cockatoos face a tough future. Listed as vulnerable in NSW, the species has specialist dietary and nesting needs, eating only the cones of a few species of she-oak and nesting exclusively in the hollows of old-growth gums. Habitat loss has reduced both resources.
Victor Vescovo meets the Tassie devil, and a snuggle of irresistible baby bandicoots.
On Friday, 1 November 2019, we toasted the achievements of some of Australia’s greatest conservationists and adventurers at the annual Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards night in Sydney, with special guest Victor Vescovo.
Nick Gleeson has taken out the Australian Geographic Spirit of Adventure Award for 2019.
Michelle Lee has won the Adventurer of the Year award after becoming first Australian woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Mal Leyland is the winner of the Lifetime of Adventure award for 2019.
Jimmy Ashby has been named the Young Adventurer of the Year for his cycling trip around the world.
Angelina Arora is the 2019 Young Conservationist of the Year for her invention of a biodegradable plastic, and her ongoing inventive spirit.
John Rumney has taken out this year’s Australian Geographic Lifetime of Conservation Award.
Albert Wiggan is the 2019 Conservationist of the Year.