The frozen continent, and the treaty that protects it, have been in the news frequently of late – but for all the wrong reasons, argues ecologist and conservation biologist Professor Steven L Chown. The post OPINION: Negativity won’t help Antarctica...
We used to think the ‘sex’ of an animal was clearly defined by its chromosomes. But it’s way more complicated than it seems. The post Dr Karl explains sex-reversal in the animal world appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A radical plan is helping a tiny mammal – the mountain pygmy-possum– beat extinction. The post Secret possum refuge appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Enter for your chance to win a Sea to Summit adventure kit. The post Get adventure-ready with this awesome Sea to Summit prize pack appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Whales hold a profound place in the natural and industrial history of this southern NSW bay. The post Twofold Bay’s deep connection to whales appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Introducing Bug Hunt and Bugs in My Backyard Week – two ambitious citizen-science programs, led by the Invasive Species Council, that are rewriting the rules of biosecurity by enlisting the energy, curiosity and collective power of everyday Aussies....
Albania’s relatively unknown Accursed Mountains are increasingly becoming the focus of walkers and mountaineers. The post Surprise packet: Hiking in Albania appeared first on Australian Geographic.
With the 2025 Great Victorian Bike Ride coming up in late November, Daniel Scott recounts his memorable experiences from last year’s cycling adventure. The post The Great Victorian Bike Ride: A story of fun, fine food, and friends appeared first on...
In waterways, farms and skies across regional Australia, the next wave of environmental and energy innovation is already taking off. The post Regional innovations: The future is out here appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Advanced video techniques reveal exactly how snake bites work and show various snake species have evolved very different strategies. The post High-tech cameras capture venomous snake bites in incredible detail appeared first on Australian Geographic.