Western Australia’s Ningaloo and some remote northern reefs had largely escaped the worst effects of coral bleaching – but now a severe marine heatwave is taking its toll. The post Iconic Ningaloo Reef in hot water appeared first on Australian Geogra...
1903: William Farrer begins distributing Federation wheat. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: The wheat that changed Australia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Authorities have ceased trying to eradicate the invasive pest that has destroyed 4500 trees in the one city where it has been detected. The post Australia gives up on eradicating devastating wood-boring beetle appeared first on Australian Geographic.
They might be among the cutest animals on the planet, but sugar gliders have a rather sinister trait. They’re named for their love of sweet foods, such as nectar and sap, but in Tasmania, they’re out here eating birds. The post ‘I don’t know how to...
Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes. The post Peacock spiders: More than meets the eye appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The kultarr was thought to be a single widespread species, until now. The post Australia’s cutest mammal is now Australia’s cutest three mammals appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A recent encounter on the Great Barrier Reef has yielded one of the clearest recordings to date of a dwarf minke whale vocalisation – a sound so strange and resonant it has been likened to a Star Wars lightsaber. The post Dwarf minke whale’s call sou...
A kayaking duo from Australia are tackling the world’s biggest paddling event for the third time to prove once is never enough. The post Waterborne: A kayaking duo and the Yukon 1000 paddle marathon appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Could so-called blue carbon be key to resolving some of Australia’s biggest environmental and cultural challenges? The post Bringing in the sea appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Gear up for your next adventure with some brand new kit. The post Top 5: Outdoor and camping gear appeared first on Australian Geographic.