Wildlife
Photographer Bryce Forrest was lucky enough to capture one of nature’s greatest spectacles— a green sea turtle hatching. These little guys made their way down Boambee Beach in Coffs Harbour, NSW. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Within the first few days of being laid, a huge king tide hit and we weren’t sure the eggs were going to make it,” Bryce said. The high tide had washed a lot of sand over the nest meaning these guys had extra far to crawl and dig, which meant they would have less energy. Eventually it was decided that the nest would be excavated and over 70 little turtle were able to make their way safely to sea. Here, you can see their journey.
Video
This 1974 echidna hatching video from the CSIRO archives proves that puggles are by far the most adorable native Australian animal.
News
The arrival of 21 Bellinger River snapping turtles at Taronga Zoo brings hope – along with some very cute photos.
News
Avoid Island is a haven for elusive flatback turtles – and for the first time satellites will be used to reveal more about where they go after nesting.
News
The discovery of an endangered marine turtle nest in remote WA will add valuable knowledge for the species’ conservation.
News
Artificial lighting not only affects sea turtle hatchlings on the beach, but after they’ve entered the water too, according to new research.
Destinations
Caroline witnesses the moment hundreds of baby turtles hatchlings make a frantic dash from the sand to the ocean