Whether medicinal, hygienic or recreational, birds have been observed utilising highly aromatic plants and insects. The post Flying high: pleasure-seeking parrots pick pungent chemicals appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Confidence, connection, ease: these are viewed as the main barriers preventing females being more involved in outdoor adventure. That’s now changing. The post Girl power: why more women than ever are seeking adventure appeared first on Australian Ge...
The legacy of the famed architect of the theory of evolution, Charles Darwin, is profoundly in evidence through his Aussie-based descendant, Chris Darwin. The post In the name of the great-great-grandfather appeared first on Australian Geographic.
How does a former mineworker from Broken Hill end up working for the world’s biggest space agency, NASA? The post Outback starman appeared first on Australian Geographic.
When it comes to a memorable family bike ride, the Sunshine State does it exceptionally well, thanks to all-year access and incredible scenery. The post The best family bike rides in Queensland appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Hormones are driving a radical new approach to fighting the country’s extinction crisis. The post Sex, stress and fertility in Australian wildlife appeared first on Australian Geographic.
For more than 20 years, the jawbone of a whale lay on the grass just behind the golden sands of Long Beach, near Batemans Bay on the South Coast of New South Wales. The post A tale of mistaken identity and whalebone picnics appeared first on Australi...
Haliskia peterseni is only the second partial pterosaur skeleton ever found in Australia. The post 100-million-year-old fossil find reveals huge flying reptile that patrolled Australia’s inland sea appeared first on Australian Geographic.
In the heart of the South Pacific, the Cook Islands is a haven of natural beauty, adventure, and vibrant cultural heritage, right on Australia’s doorstep. The post In the heart of the sea: Exploring the Cook Islands appeared first on Australian Geogr...
Why do we love to see unlikely animal friendships? A psychology expert explains. The post Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Unlikely animal friendships appeared first on Australian Geographic.