Wildlife
Stingrays: the misunderstood creatures of the sea
Stingrays have copped a bad rap, but they are actually gentle, inquisitive creatures, argues Richard Wylie.
Tag: Opinion
Science & Environment
The end of the line for our biggest trees?
Big trees evolved for longevity and stability, commodities in short supply these days, says Professor Bill Laurance.
Science & Environment
Can we use native plants to predict floods?
Ecologist Dr Matt Prescott describes how native plants can be harbingers for extreme weather events.
Science & Environment
Pay the tropics to reverse deforestation
Australian conservationist William Lawrence says there’s an easy way to stop the razing of the rainforests.
News
Could planting 20 million trees increase drought?
The Liberal Party has argued that planting 20 million trees will reduce Australia’s carbon emissions, but Derek Eamus wonders if it’s a good idea.