Sharks in seagrass and manatees in mangroves: the importance of coastal wetlands revealed
Science & EnvironmentWhen we think of mangrove forests, seagrass meadows and saltmarshes, we don’t immediately think of shark habitats.
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7 things you definitely didn’t know about Aussie pelicans
WildlifeThere’s more to these ancient, supposedly chihuahua-swallowing birds than you may think.
Our ultimate guide to Australia’s best meteor showers for the rest of the year
Science & EnvironmentAll you need to know about shooting stars in the southern hemisphere.
Can comedy help communicate climate change?
History & CultureASMR, comedy AND climate change? You have to see it to believe it.
Miranda Massie on the need for climate change museums
Science & EnvironmentMiranda Massie is the Director of the Climate Museum in New York City and this week she visited the Australian Museum, giving her thoughts on the climate-change crisis, the role of museums and the work being done at the Museum.
The Great Forest
Science & EnvironmentThe forests of Victoria’s Central Highlands are a picturesque greenbelt crucial to Melbourne’s water supply and could soon be included in a huge new national park.
Platypus milked for venom for the first time
WildlifeThe Australian Reptile Park’s general manager Tim Faulkner has, for the first time, successfully milked a platypus for its venom, which will now be used by researchers to determine whether or not it could have health benefits.
Annette Kellerman: Australia’s very own mermaid
History & CultureEvery Australian should know the name Annette Kellerman.
How to reduce your waste this Easter
Science & EnvironmentIt has been two years since China banned Australia’s recycling imports and, according to the waste industry, we haven’t seen much progress. Holiday celebrations like Easter can exacerbate this messy situation.
The miraculous story of a wallaby, a nursery and naivety
WildlifeNailtail wallabies may be back from the brink, but they’re facing the same challenges.