Science & Environment
The weird world of Australia’s carnivorous plants
Australia is a hotspot for carnivorous plants, boasting more than 250 species. Get to know their way of life here.
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News
Parasite has caused Darwin’s finches to sing a different tune
Darwin’s finches on the Galapagos Islands are evolving rapidly due to an introduced parasite, including developing a new birdsong.
On This Day
On this day: Charles Darwin departs Australia
Darwin sailed away in 1836 with 10,000 scribbled words on the Australian wilderness, which helped build his theory on evolution.
History & Culture
Darwin, Wallace and the princess in the south
Australia and its wildlife had a surprising influence on the revolutionary theories of the evolutionary titans Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace.