Navigation of the world’s wild places using a compass and paper map is a must-have skill. With it, you’ll always find your way home. The post Find your way: Outdoor navigation with a map and compass appeared first on Australian Geographic.
New research using thermal imaging has found numbats can’t handle the heat, even during short bouts of activity in the sun, which researchers say may influence conservation efforts of the endangered species. The post Too hot to handle: rising tempera...
After spreading through most of Earth’s honeybee populations, the parasite known as the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) recently got a foothold in Australia and has begun devastating our own bees. The post The Varroa mite is here to stay appeared fi...
The OM System OM-1 promises quality images in the most extreme environments. We drag it through the dirt, literally, to confirm this claim. The post OM System OM-1 camera: Tested appeared first on Australian Geographic.
No matter how technologically interconnected we become or how many dusty old Aussie stock routes are sealed under bitumen, there are still places where you can truly leave the world behind and disappear for months on end. Few countries can boast as m...
Australian George Hubert Wilkins was highly regarded in the USA, where he was famous for his brave exploits, but he’s still largely unknown in his home country. The post Australia’s unsung hero appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Dogs have been working with people for centuries. Think hunting dogs, herding dogs, police dogs or search and rescue dogs. But have you heard of conservation dogs? The post Man’s best friend is also an important conservation ally appeared first on Au...
When someone mentions a galaxy, odds are you’ll imagine a disc-like whirlpool of stars rotating majestically in space. If you grew up in Britain, you’d probably imagine a chocolate bar, but that’s a different story. The post Running rings around gala...
The Jagungal Wilderness, part of the greater Kosciuszko National Park, holds everything you need for a truly adventurous bikepacking experience. The post Two bikes, one hike, and a very big mountain: bikepacking the Jagungal Wilderness, NSW appeared...
An unlikely collaboration between Queensland pastoralists and conservationists is helping save one of our prettiest and rarest parrots. The post Rescuing the goddess of the grasslands appeared first on Australian Geographic.