Wildlife
Hanging with flying foxes
Despite their vulnerable status, grey-headed flying-foxes in regional NSW outnumber the 2900 residents 27:1.
Tag: endangered species
News
Endangered bird spotted in Northern Territory
A threatened bird species has been spied in a new part of the country.
Wildlife
How much can a koala bear?
Is this beloved national icon a threatened species, or a plague? It all depends where you look.
Wildlife
Captive breeding a species’ saviour
Programs have been put in place to reduce the extinction risk of some of Australia’s most endangered species.
Wildlife
Saving the world’s endangered insects: pt II
Initiatives are in place to bring attention to less cuddly endangered species, such as insects.
Wildlife
Saving the world’s endangered insects
Survival is hard enough for furry and lovable endangered animals, let alone the small and unattractive ones. Thankfully, Australia’s small but passionate army of conservationists is here to help.
Science & Environment
Still life
For world-champion taxidermist Sascha Smith, success is all about sweating the small stuff.
Wildlife
Gouldian finch: Australia’s winged jewels
The exquisite Gouldian finch is one of the world’s most prized caged birds. But will they continue to survive in the wild?