Science & Environment
Life through the eyes of a turtle
Young animals often face a harsh entry into the world. Here’s a turtle hatchling’s perspective of life in the sea.
Tag: Wildlife
Destinations
Komodo tourism: a fine balance
Komodo Island is becoming a popular tourist destination, but safety to visitors and animals is still a concern.
News
Sharks are fantastic navigators
Sharks have a special and mysterious knack for finding their way, says a new study.
Reader Photos
Flickr photo of the week: yawning
Some bizarre pelican behaviour was captured for this week’s AG Flickr photo of the week.
News
Migratory bird clocks up 27,000 km journey
A ruddy turnstone was recorded flying a 27,000 km round trip from Australia to Siberia.
Destinations
Queensland’s turtle hatching spectacle
While the cyclone and floods have hit Queensland hard, for wildlife the show must go on – and what a show it is.
Destinations
The Daintree: land before time
In Queensland’s humid expanse of the Daintree, you can get a taste of how Australia used to be.
Nature & Wildlife
Bird watcher’s guide to Australia
You don’t need binoculars to enjoy the everyday miracles of sweet song, feathered antics and airborne grace.
News
Cassowaries hit hard by cyclone aftermath
Endangered cassowaries are struggling to find food in the wake of last week’s Cyclone Yasi.
News
Detention centre threatens endangered parrot
A population of Carnaby’s cockatoos may have their habitat destroyed if a detention centre goes ahead.