Wildlife
Emu vs cassowary: who would win?
Of the giant prehistoric birds still wandering the planet, two of the top three largest live right here in Australia: the emu and cassowary.
Tag: cassowary
Wildlife
Jungle royalty: the enigmatic cassowary
Australia’s cassowaries aren’t as rare as we thought but there’s still much to discover about these enigmatic rainforest birds.
Destinations
Hit the tropics for a long-weekend
Even if you’re time poor, it’s possible to experience both the rainforest and reef at their finest and still enjoy some downtime.
News
Southern cassowary chick born in Perth
Perth Zoo in Western Australia welcomed a new baby southern cassowary as part of a successful breeding program of the rare bird.
News
Camera-shy cassowaries tricked by fake fruit
Scientists have photographed the rare southern cassowary in the Daintree, using a clever ploy.
Wildlife
10 Australian keystone endangered species
These Australian animals are vitally important to their ecosystems and their extinction would be disastrous.