‘Ecology in Action’ 2016 photography winners announced
Science & EnvironmentThe winning photos from this annual competition showcase the incredible natural sights witnessed in the field by Australia’s ecologists.
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Rare dugong sighting in southern NSW
NewsA dugong has made an unusual appearance in the cool waters of Merimbula, on the NSW Far South Coast.
A good sign: Peppered tree frog
Reader PhotosJasmine Vink was lucky enough to come across this peppered tree frog (Litoria piperata), a critically endangered species found in northern New South Wales.
Should we rethink national parks?
Science & EnvironmentConservation corners or places for leisure? Ecologists are calling for a radical rethink in how we manage these special places
Tracking Tasmanian platypuses
Sponsored ProjectsAn AGS-sponsored project is radio tracking Tassie platypuses to help them better understand a worrisome fungal disease
New dolphin species discovered off Australia
NewsA new species of humpback dolphin has been identified in Australian waters.
Dingoes cleared of mainland extinctions
NewsDingoes didn’t wipe out mainland thylacines and Tasmanian devils, a study has found.