Wildlife
AIDS-like virus new threat to koala
A virus that may weaken the immune system of koalas, similar to HIV in humans, is a new “wild card” among threats facing the species and nearly all koalas in Queensland could already be infected.
Tag: preservation
Wildlife
Tasmanian devils: Devil coast
In the desperate race to stop a new cancer from wiping out Tasmanian devils, an expedition financed by an Australian Geographic Society fundraiser has found cause for hope on a remote, windswept coast.
Destinations
Lord Howe Island: Life on Lord Howe
The dainty anemonefish of Lord Howe Island is becoming an early-warning system for rising temperatures.
Science & Environment
The Murray’s crusaders
While the world watches and governments and scientists argue about salinity and water resources, families living at the mouth of the Murray River are working to find their own solutions.
Science & Environment
Pups perfected in artificial womb
World-first research gives birth to live sharks.
Destinations
Tasman Island: Lights on at Tasman
After a century atop weather-beaten 200] m cliffs, Tasman Island’s historic lightkeeper’s quarters are being restored by dedicated volunteers.
Destinations
Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary: Held in reserve
The non-government Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary protects a precious slice of the Kimberley, WA.
Science & Environment
Still life
For world-champion taxidermist Sascha Smith, success is all about sweating the small stuff.