Nature & Wildlife
Orange-bellied parrot numbers on the rise
Record numbers of critically endangered orange-bellied parrots have been spotted in Tasmania’s wilderness.
Tag: birds
Nature & Wildlife
Watch the mysterious sex dance of lyrebirds
The sex life of superb lyrebirds (Menura novaehollandiae) has just become even more colourful with the discovery of a mysterious elaborate performance after mating.
Nature & Wildlife
Released: critically endangered bird no longer wanders alone
10 native birds have been released into the wild after being bred at three zoos under a program to bolster the endangered species’ declining population.
Creatura with Bec Crew
The maleo isn’t winning any parent of the year awards
There are plenty of lovely examples in nature of animals being good mums and dads. The maleo isn’t one…
Nature & Wildlife
Meet the flock stars of K’gari (Fraser Island)
With more the 380 species of birds, the world’s largest sand island is the perfect place to flock for encounters of the feathered kind.
Nature & Wildlife
Listen to a lyrebird mimic the cry of a baby
One Taronga Zoo employee got quite the shock when the cries of a baby broke out in the closed zoo. But it wasn’t quite what they expected.
News
Australia’s birds, going for silver and a song
Lifelike full-colour portraits of Australia’s most iconic birds on newly released Birds of Australia Commemorative Collection. An Australian Geographic special offer.
Biodiversity
When Sally met Fred the black-necked stork
Since recovering from an accident, this wild, young, black-necked stork has struck up a rare and remarkable relationship with a couple managing a conservation property in Far North Queensland.
Nature & Wildlife
Photographer’s incredible images of budgie bonanza
Budgies are in abundance in the Red Centre this year thanks to good rainfall over the summer.
Nature & Wildlife
How you can help wildlife during floods
If you find disoriented or wet wildlife wandering your area or your home, here’s what you can do.