The chance discovery of a long-forgotten tray of fossils in the collections of the Australian Museum has highlighted a previously unknown “Age of Monotremes” that thrived while dinosaurs ruled the Earth. The post Is the “echidnapus” the Rosetta Ston...
The Terrain Vista 3L Pro shows how smart design and attention to detail can result in a reliable outer-shell jacket ideal for wild weather. The post The North Face Terrain Vista 3L Pro Jacket: Tested appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Kayak camping opens up a wider world of water-borne adventure for paddlers, whether that is exploring large estuaries, rivers or remote coastline. The post Paddle Pulse: Top 10 tips for kayak camping appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The sniffing talents of a dog breed usually employed to find truffles have been utilised for science. The post On the nose: wildlife detection dog successfully trained to find rare ‘finger’ fungus appeared first on Australian Geographic.
With its plethora of rail trails through scenic regions – and some surprise city rides – Victoria is rich with family bike rides. The post The best family bike rides in Victoria appeared first on Australian Geographic.
In an unprecedented, and largely spontaneous, sign of national solidarity for reconciliation and support for First Nations people, more than 250,000 people walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 28 May 2000. The post Looking back at Australia’s l...
Avian influenza has been detected on an egg farm near Meredith in Victoria’s west, according to Agriculture Victoria, sparking concerns for Australia's wild birds. The post Australian bird flu cases: the potential impact on humans and native wildlife...
As one of our most elusive birds, the endangered Australian painted-snipe is a must-see on every serious birdwatcher’s list. The post In search of our mysterious painted-snipe appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A new study has found wildlife use wombat burrows for vital shelter, food and even drinking water, during and after a bushfire. The post Wombat burrows provide refuge from fires appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Mountaineering can take you to the top of the world, and back again. We head to the Aussie Alps in winter to join an outdoor classroom that is aiming high. The post Into thinner air: Learning to climb mountains with an Everest guide appeared first on...