Photography
Wildlife wonder Down Under
The prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has opened at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London.
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Nature & Wildlife
Return of the red goshawk
A formidable native bird of prey that eats cockatoos for breakfast has been sighted in Central Australia for the first time in three decades.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Arsenal 2 Pro: Tested
This handy photographic accessory uses AI to calculate optimum exposure settings so you can capture magic memories of your latest adventures.
Nature & Wildlife
Moonstruck: How lunar light influences animal behaviour
Lunar animal research is receiving the technological and methodological breakthroughs necessary for the next wave of intriguing findings.
Photography
In full bloom
The beauty of Western Australia’s wildflowers runs deep. These plants have an important ecological role and a cultural heritage.
Wildlife
Cocky whispering at Coomallo Creek
This patch of remnant bush on the edge of the West Australian wheatbelt is a place loved by one of Australia’s rarest bird species and the man who has studied the site for more than 50 years.
Photography
Have you ever seen a fish yawn?
Scientists have investigated why some underwater species yawn – and the reason is not what you might think.
Photography
Wedge-tailed wonder
The chance discovery of an eagle nest leads to an extended vigil observing normally hidden behaviours of one of nature’s supreme winged marvels.
Nature Photographer of the Year
Winners: 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
As the natural world continues to take a hit from climate change, biodiversity loss and other human-induced changes, the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition reminds us, yet again, of the beauty and inspiration that surrounds us.
News
Liked to death: how social media plays a part in wildlife destruction
According to researchers, the social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems – or trigger rapid extinction.