Wildlife
Here are the animals REALLY most likely to kill you in Australia
Australia is renowned for its venomous snakes, scary spiders and even painful plants – but the animals that pose the biggest risk to our lives might surprise you.
Tag: animal behaviour
News
Female fairy-wrens sing for other females
Female fairy-wrens sing as often as males, and it’s not just for sex, a new study has revealed
Wildlife
Kangaroo takes a swim past paddlers
A cautious eastern grey kangaroo tests the aqua waters of Narrawallee Creek Inlet, New South Wales, to the surprise of onlookers
Wildlife
Dance of the tiny peacock spider
The male peacock spiders’ miniature courtship dance reveals these Aussie natives can really flaunt it.
Creatura Blog
Great bowerbirds of northern Australia
Male bowerbirds may look like they’re at the mercy of picky females, but these males have an optical illusion up their sleeves
News
Dogs can detect emotions from facial expression
Are you happy or angry? Dogs can tell the difference, says a new study
News
Predatory snail strikes with unusual insulin weapon
A carnivorous cone snail uses an insulin-laced cocktail to essentially send fish into a diabetic coma.
Wildlife
Saved: Wildlife in Earth’s protected areas
The ‘Saved’ photography competition encouraged people from around the world to submit images of national parks and protected areas, inspiring others to nurture these important natural spaces. The finalists had their images displayed as part of the IUCN World Parks Congress, held in Sydney in November. See some of the images here, and find all of the finalists and winners at www.wpcsaved.com.
Wildlife
Humpback Whales: The brawl to mate
In a violent humpback whale mating strategy, lusty males fight for access to females, sometimes even to the death.
Science & Environment
Deceptive orchids: luring wasps for pollination
More so than anywhere else in the world, our orchids are deceitful temptresses with a powerful perfume.