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.
Tag: conservation
Science & Environment
The plan to create a 1000km continuous corridor of bushland known as the ‘Gondwana Link’
Conservationists, property owners and community groups are working side by side in southern Western Australia to create a 1000km continuous corridor of bushland.
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.
News
Injuries to Ningaloo’s whale sharks are increasing. The cause? Likely boat collisions
It’s estimated that one fifth of the whale shark population in Ningaloo have some form of serious injury.
Wildlife
Australia’s birds have evolved with the continent’s extreme weather, but not under these circumstances
Scientists predict that several species of birds have been pushed further to the brink of extinction by the bushfires, after they were already doing it tough due to habitat loss.
Creatura Blog
The regent honeyeater is a beautiful bird in big trouble
With dappled sunlight plumage and a sweet, soft call, the regent honeyeater is one of Australia’s most iconic – but underrated – birds
A life devoted to wildlife and conservation: Terri Irwin (Part 2) (Rebroadcast)
A life devoted to wildlife and conservation: Terri Irwin (Part 1) (Rebroadcast)
Terri Irwin, the owner of world famous Australia Zoo and wife of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, has dedicated her life to conserving wildlife. Over the past decade, Terri and her children Bindi and Robert have built up Australia Zoo to new heights. Here, she tells us about meeting Steve for the first time, making ground-breaking television together, and how she and her family coped with losing him. For more info visit www.australiazoo.com.au This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic
Science & Environment
Feral horse numbers gallop past 25,000 in the Australian Alps
Scientists warned the government that very high numbers of horses would be the inevitable consequence of its inaction over horse management.
Wildlife
Scientists re-counted Australia’s extinct species: the results are devastating
It’s well established that unsustainable human activity is damaging the health of the planet. The way we use Earth threatens our future and that of many animals and plants. Species extinction is an inevitable end point.