Nature & Wildlife
The funniest wildlife photos of 2016
The finalists for the 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have been announced and we can’t stop laughing.
Category: News
News
Photography of injured wildlife aims to upset
Doug Gimesy’s confronting photo series “Fast roads, slow deaths” forces attention on Kangaroo Island’s wildlife trauma.
Biodiversity
Wildlife to be leased to private land owners in bid to save threatened species
Under a proposed new trial, private property owners could help protect Australia’s endangered species – and the idea has gained the support of entrepreneur and AG founder Dick Smith.
News
Ensnared baby dolphin raises fears for marine life
A baby dolphin has been sighted near Cairns with marine debris wrapped around its neck.
News
Study reveals new details of our galaxy
Australian and German scientists have created a detailed new map of our Milky Way using the world’s largest radio telescopes.
News
A mother’s love – the whales that go months without food to raise their calves
Called “capital breeders”, the females build up energy reserves in summer feeding grounds – relying solely on fat stores throughout the breeding season.
News
Kangaroo Island cats’ days are numbered
The South Australian government plans to eradicate all feral cats – and the bulk of domestic cats – by 2030.
News
Magpie attack in Queensland leaves boy needing surgery
A magpie in Gladstone has caused serious eye injuries after swooping an eight-year-old boy.
Nature & Wildlife
Attenborough’s Planet Earth sequel trailer released
Exactly 10 years after the original acclaimed nature documentary series Planet Earth, the BBC has released the trailer for its sequel – and it looks breathtaking.
News
22 years and counting – the two whale sharks calling Ningaloo home
They’re believed to be the longest studied wild sharks in the world, providing critical insight into the mysterious endangered species.