The extraordinary survival story of the black robin
Creatura BlogThis is the black robin of New Zealand, a formidable little nugget that has set new standards for how we save the world’s most endangered birds from the brink of extinction.
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Atticus Fleming: Lifetime of Conservation Award 2018
AwardsThe 2018 Lifetime of Conservation Award has gone to Atticus Fleming, former Chief Executive of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, the world’s largest private owner of land for conservation.
Winners of the 2018 Australian Geographic Society Awards
NewsFrom polar explorers to plastic bag campaigners, today we recognise the best in Australian adventure and conservation for 2018.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project: explained
Science & EnvironmentA conservation initiative dedicated in the name of The Queen harnesses the global power of the Commonwealth to arrest the decline of the world’s native forests.
Brazil museum fire: what are the chances it could happen to an Australian museum?
History & CultureFire is just one of many threats museums face; how well protected are the priceless collections stored in Australia?
Iconic Australian animals that once had a bounty on them
WildlifeEarly European settlement, with its determination to cultivate the land, led to immense battles between farmers and Australia’s native wildlife.
The extinction crisis: Australians call for a radical re-haul of environmental laws
WildlifeAustralia is failing to meet international obligations to protect our unique wildlife, experts say.
Don’t forget about Australia’s threatened plants
Science & EnvironmentOften fluffy and cute, Australia’s threatened animals enjoy a much higher profile than the country’s threatened plants, despite that they’re the backbone of all life on earth.