The ocean’s giant clams
Don’t believe everything you hear about giant clams. They’re not the man-eating molluscs you think they are.
Don’t believe everything you hear about giant clams. They’re not the man-eating molluscs you think they are.
Known as Bungalbin in the traditional Kalamaia name, the Helena Aurora Range is an ancient banded ironstone formation of rich biodiversity and great beauty.
Australian rainforests serve up a colourful platter of treats.
All the major bleaching events, reports and debates surrounding Australia’s most unique ecosystem, gathered into a comprehensive list.
Ever heard of Zealandia? Well it’s our 8th continent, 94 per cent of which is submerged below the Pacific Ocean. But one group of scientists are determined to unlock its secrets.
If you’re wondering what life in the deepest, darkest depths of Australia’s eastern abyss looks like, feast your eyes on the glory that is the peanut worm – arguably the world’s most suggestive life-form, second only to the legendary pigbutt worm.
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The Tasmanian tiger is officially extinct. Yet as biologists investigate plausible sightings, it’s clear the search never stopped.
Every year, the nutrient-poor soils of Western Australia’s mid-west erupt with spectacular blooms – bringing thousands of people to the region.
Cane toads, rabbits, lantana…the destruction caused by introduced species to Australian shores is well known. But what about the impact of our natives overseas? Biologist Tim Low journeyed around the world to see just how damaging our flora and fauna have been to other ecosystems.