Wildlife
Cryptic creatures: the art of camouflage
Many of Australia’s seemingly defenceless creatures employ ingenious methods to hide – and seek – in plain view.
Tag: Wildlife
Wildlife
Hanging with flying foxes
Despite their vulnerable status, grey-headed flying-foxes in regional NSW outnumber the 2900 residents 27:1.
News
Baby whales captured on film
Amateur whale photographers described as “unusually talented” have captured beautiful stills of sperm whales so young, they haven’t lost their wrinkles.
News
Endangered bird spotted in Northern Territory
A threatened bird species has been spied in a new part of the country.
Wildlife
Bees more deadly than spiders in Australia
Australia’s scientists are abuzz with the potential of our native bees, some of which can be deadly.
Science & Environment
Pups perfected in artificial womb
World-first research gives birth to live sharks.
Wildlife
Leeches: Little bloody marvels
The bane of bushwalkers, leeches are a microsurgical miracle.
Wildlife
How much can a koala bear?
Is this beloved national icon a threatened species, or a plague? It all depends where you look.
Wildlife
Guard dogs: Fur protects feathers
Italian sheepdogs are keeping foxes away from a Victorian penguin colony.
Wildlife
A guide to Australia’s dragon species
They’re resilient, they’re intriguing and Australia’s dragons are every bit as adventurous as their flame-throwing namesakes.