Science & Environment
‘The first irretrievable failure of the EPBC Act’: the case of the Christmas Island pipistrelle
The Christmas Island pipistrelle is poignant reminder of Australia’s extinction crisis, and how we’re failing our unique fauna.
Tag: Christmas Island
News
Google Streetview is capturing Christmas Island’s annual red crab migration
For the first time ever Google Streetview have teamed up with Parks Australia to capture the annual Christmas Island red crab migration.
News
Geckos and skinks rescued from the brink of extinction
A successful captive breeding program has revived the lister gecko and the blue-tailed skink species.
Science & Environment
Top 10 spectacular phenomena to experience in Australia
From the bizarre and surreal to the stunningly beautiful, here are 10 amazing natural phenomena picked from around Australia.
Photography
Deck the halls with billions of baby red crabs
When Christmas Island was over-run by one of the biggest returns of baby red crabs late last year, it was one of the best Christmas presents photographer Chris Bray could have asked for.
Wildlife
It’s time to stop promoting coconut palms as symbols of tropical Queensland
They may look romantic, but coconut palms are an invasive weed that needs to be kept in check.
News
Australia’s top 10 beaches
Australia’s best beach has been announced – but it had to be named first.
Wildlife
A tiny wasp could save Christmas Island’s spectacular red crabs from crazy ants
In the coming weeks, Parks Australia will release a 2mm wasp on Christmas Island to control the island’s yellow crazy ant infestation.
News
Watch Christmas Island’s annual red crab migration live online tomorrow morning
Each year on Christmas Island, over 100 million red crabs scurry at once from the forest to the sea to breed and spawn. For the first time tomorrow you can watch the surreal sight live from home.
