Climate
Waves of dead animals washing up after NSW floods
Wildlife populations hard-hit by bushfire and drought have been dealt another blow, with recent flooding tipped to wipe out even more animals.
Tag: Wildlife
History & Culture
Burying the heart: A traditional farewell to fallen whale
The heart of a dead rare whale has been buried by traditional owners as part of a cultural ceremony. Here’s why.
Destinations
Discovering Australia’s great rocks, home to wildlife aplenty
Bound by sea and shaped by the elements, Australia’s geological formations are spectacular and provide habitat for a wealth of native wildlife.
Nature & Wildlife
How you can help wildlife during floods
If you find disoriented or wet wildlife wandering your area or your home, here’s what you can do.
Nature & Wildlife
Rarely seen cownose rays flock to GBR: see the video
A mesmerising fever of rays flies over the coral of Lady Elliot Island.
Nature & Wildlife
Orcas, whale sharks and salties – see them all here this year
Australia abounds in mesmerising marine life. Here’s where you can have the best aquatic encounters around the country.
Nature & Wildlife
Rare footage of fighting Mulga snakes recorded at Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary
Fighting mulga snakes captured on film on wildlife reserve in outback NSW.
Nature & Wildlife
The cicada’s deafening shriek is the sound of summer, and humans have been drawn to it for thousands of years
This year has been a bumper for our favourite six-legged screecher.
News
National icon, the platypus, declared a threatened species in Victoria
A new citizen science project using eDNA technology to map the distribution of platypuses in Victoria will hopefully help reverse declines.
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.