Nature & Wildlife
Could an Australian city burn like LA?
LA is on fire. How will Australia cope when bushfires hit Sydney, Melbourne or another major city?
Tag: fire
Biodiversity
Mallee survivor
One of Australia’s smallest and most endangered bird species is needing help to survive its harsh environment.
Nature & Wildlife
Bushfires in Victoria: how to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live
Bushfires broke out yesterday in western Victoria during a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Although authorities have reported the situation is easing, emergency services continue to fight blazes in the Grampians National Park around the towns of Bellfield and Pomonal.
Nature & Wildlife
Should we feed wildlife after natural disasters?
It’s natural to want to feed wildlife after disasters. But it may not help.
Nature & Wildlife
Time capsules: Australia’s remarkable native seeds have an ancient and intriguing legacy
From 'recalcitrant' to 'fire-followers', Australia's seeds are remarkable for their diversity, longevity and bounty.
Thinking of taking a trip? Consider conservation travel, and help our koalas at the same time
These special trips allow you to help animals that suffered horrendous losses as a result of the 2019–20 bushfires.
Nature & Wildlife
Big Weather, big chase
Behind the scenes of a major storm event is extreme. Nicholas Searle, story producer of Big Weather (and how to survive it), joins international storm chaser and photographer Nick Moir in the hunt.
Nature & Wildlife
Healing in the communities of south-eastern NSW after the bushfires
As landscapes regenerate after summer’s catastrophic bushfires, communities in south-eastern New South Wales rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
How our cities can be safe havens for wildlife: Dieter Hochulli
Dieter Hochulli is an urban ecologist who specialises in understanding how cities impact Australia’s unique wildlife. During the recent, unprecedented bushfires we saw how cities could act as refuges in dangerous weather situations. However, as Australia has become more urbanised Dieter has observed how animals such as the brush turkey, orb weaving spider and our unique flora have found surprising success against all the odds our city lives put them up against. This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Angela Heathcote (Digital Producer at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic
The man behind that “one billion animals” bushfire figure: Chris Dickman
Ecologist Chris Dickman is the man behind one of the biggest news stories of Australia’s worst-ever bushfire season - his estimate of one billion animals killed or injured during the catastrophe went viral. The weight of his findings drew further international focus to the devastation and fuelled demand for action on climate change. On this episode Chris explains how he calculated this huge number and what it truly means for Australia’s wildlife and future. This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Angela Heathcote (Digital Producer at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic