Science & Environment
The mystery of the mouse that died of smoke inhalation, but went nowhere near a fire
This is the first recorded wildlife in the world killed by bushfire smoke far outside a fire zone.
Tag: Australian bushfires
Fundraising
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History & Culture
Healing in the communities of south-eastern NSW after the bushfires
As landscapes regenerate after summer’s catastrophic bushfires, communities in south-eastern New South Wales rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
News
Scientists are still finding burnt, starving koalas weeks after the bushfires
The plight of koalas during the recent bushfire crisis made headlines here and abroad. But the emergency for our wildlife is not over.
Science & Environment
Blackwalking: salvaging life after a bushfire
‘Blackwalking’ takes both a physical and mental toll on wildlife rescuers, particularly during the 2019-2020 bushfires.
News
Australian Defence Force flies in experts to assess corroboree frogs
Ecologists are concerned the unique frogs have been hard hit by the recent bushfires.
Wildlife
In pictures: evacuating Mallacoota’s koalas
Australian Geographic photographer Doug Gimesy accompanied the Australian Defence Force in the evacuation of koalas from Mallacoota, Victoria.
Creatura Blog
Australia’s fire beetle is attracted to burning landscapes
Meet the Australian fire beetle.
Wildlife
We need to talk about the impact the bushfires are having on insects
Koalas are cute and cuddly, but life on Earth depends on insects.