Africa is renowned for its big wildlife, even bigger rivers and, perhaps surprisingly, its big mountains, with Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya and the Rwenzori Mountains the continent’s three highest points. Each peak is accessible to trekking groups up for...
Human languages display a pattern known as Zipf’s law. Now, researchers have found the same pattern in whale song. The post Whale song patterns follow a universal law of human language appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The way ahead is blocked by an imposing jumble of jet-black boulders precariously stacked on each other. Beneath this is an eerie underworld of secret chambers where giant pythons and carnivorous ghost bats lurk. The post The baffling boulders of Bla...
Australia's most mysterious marsupials can now be detected using new technology. The post Rare, almost mythical Australian tree kangaroos can finally be studied, thanks to new tech appeared first on Australian Geographic.
One of Perth’s oldest buildings, the iconic Barracks Arch is affectionately known to some locals as the city’s very own Arc de Triomphe. The post The story behind Perth’s ‘Arc de Triomphe’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Experience the ancient city’s destruction and rebirth in this immersive exhibition at the National Museum of Australia. The post Pompeii awakens in Canberra appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The behaviour – witnessed in southern Victoria's Cape Otway – shows social dynamics between koalas may change when they are forced to live in close quarters. The post ‘I was shocked’: Scientist films affectionate behaviour between male koalas appear...
What’s all the fuss about PFAS? And how did these manufactured menaces – known as ‘forever chemicals’ – manage to infiltrate global water sources so extensively before anyone realised? The post PFAS: The forever chemical reality appeared first on Aus...
This English-born marine scientist has stepped up to become a leader in the fight to safeguard the world’s reefs. The post Ocean warrior appeared first on Australian Geographic.
As I was coming up the rickety steps of the Zanci Homestead dugout in Mungo National Park several years ago, something slapped me in the face and squeaked. My head snapped up to see, 10cm from my face, a welcome swallow defending its nest site. I was...