Nature & Wildlife
Mallee survivor
One of Australia’s smallest and most endangered bird species is needing help to survive its harsh environment.
Tag: fire
News
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.
News
Should we feed wildlife after natural disasters?
It’s natural to want to feed wildlife after disasters. But it may not help.
Science & Environment
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.
News
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.
News
Secrets and fires: saving our 'dinosaur' trees
Shhhhh. How specialist remote-area fire crews saved the ancient Wollemi pines.
News
Wildlife needs fire-damaged and dead trees after fires
Fire damaged trees prove to be the perfect habitat for recovering wildlife.
Creatura with Bec Crew
This majestic raptor is a fire-wielding ninja
Is there anything cooler than a bird of prey that can spread fires using lit sticks, and is so sneaky, it can out-scavenge an ibis?
Science & Environment
6 ways you can prepare for the on-coming heatwave
Australian Geographic spoke with expert heatwave risk management experts to determine what you can do to beat the heat over the next week.
Science & Environment
Are Australian eucalypts to blame for California’s wildfires?
It’s been suggested that the introduction of Australian eucalyptus trees may be to blame for the rapid spread of the Southern California wildfires. But experts say the claims just don’t stack up.