Australia's Wet Tropics are a unique ecosystem home to many species not found anywhere else in the world, which is why we must understand and protect this incredible landscape. The post Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: what makes Queensland’s Wet Tropi...
Wondering why we are finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There’s one research vessel helping uncover the past. The post The ship finding shipwrecks appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Sure, you can’t avoid those cute little marsupials that made Rottnest Island world-famous, but there’s so much more to life on this ocean-ringed jewel off the Western Australian coast. The post Rottnest Island: More than quokkas appeared first on Aus...
What started as a mock grant proposal by three students at the University of Melbourne has become an opportunity to preserve an ancient culture under threat. The post Conserving the Kabayan mummies: from an Australian classroom to the Philippines mou...
During World War II, civilians in Australia deemed “enemy aliens” – mostly those of German, Italian and Japanese descent – were housed in internment camps. The largest of the camps was Loveday Internment Camp in South Australia’s Riverland region, ab...
Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceania’s birds. From vigilance to vaccines, here’s what we’re doing to prepare. The post Is Australia prepared for Avian Influenza H5N1? appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Australia is renowned for its native flora and fauna, but did you know the continent is also home to about 3,000 “alien” species of animals, plants, fungi and microbes? The post Alien invasion: which foreign species might enter Australia next? appear...
Scientists have launched a new weapon in the fight to keep cane toads from reaching the Pilbara, in north-west WA. The post Stopping cane toads from advancing across northern Australia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Beautiful beaches, towering dunes and an abundance of fresh seafood have helped put this small town on the map. The post A complete guide to Lancelin, WA appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A spade-toothed whale washed up on a New Zealand beach earlier this month. To understand how momentous this is requires a look back at the history of the enigmatic species. The post The world’s rarest whale has captivated scientists since the 1800s a...