At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the drama of a safari gives way to something quieter and more urgent, a national effort to return the greater bilby to landscapes it once shaped, and a race to stay ahead of the forces that drove it out. The post Beyond...
Giant dragonflies once roamed earth’s skies. New research upends the textbook theory of why they went extinct. The post Giant dragonfly extinction theory debunked appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Birdwatching is experiencing a renaissance, so we’ve compiled 10 of the best locations in Australia where you can enjoy this popular pastime. The post Australia’s best birdwatching locations appeared first on Australian Geographic.
It’s no secret our planet is heating up. And here’s the evidence: we’ve just experienced the 11 hottest years on record, with 2025 being the second or third warmest in global history. The post ‘The latest world climate report is grim, but it’s not th...
Good rainfall across much of Australia in the past year has kept the vegetation green and rivers flowing. But underneath the ocean waves, it was a different story. The post Australia’s Environment 2025 Report: Forests are doing better – but ‘underwat...
A childhood bird encounter opened the door to a lifetime following birds across Australia – and learning how they reveal the health of our land. The post Listen to the birds appeared first on Australian Geographic.
From bolts to blue jets, lightning comes in many strange forms. The post EXPLAINER: What is lightning? appeared first on Australian Geographic.
As if these warty invaders weren’t annoying enough already, now they’re rapidly evolving longer legs, enabling the species to travel further. The post ‘There’s nothing worse than a leggy cane toad’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Before native species can be returned to their former ranges, conservationists must first know where these former habitats are. This is where eDNA can be a “game changer”. The post eDNA reveals historic habitats of threatened species appeared first o...
This tent from Sea to Summit includes a number of handy features that are specific to bike-based tourers. We check it out. The post Sea to Summit Alto TR2 Bikepack tent: Tested appeared first on Australian Geographic.