Science & Environment
Six Australian plant species saved from the brink
These are the Aussie plants that have managed to make a miraculous return.
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Wildlife
Prehistoric predators: mygalomorphs
Mygalomorphs are an ancient group of spiders that have remained almost unchanged for millions of years. Unlike modern spiders, which have pincer-like biting apparatus, mygalomorphs have dagger-like fangs that they thrust downwards in a ‘pick-axe’ motion. Here we show a representative species from each of the major mygalomorph families found in Australia. Text and photographs by Nick Volpe
Wildlife
Top 6 innovative ways scientists are preventing the extinction of Aussie animals
To celebrate Threatened Species Day take a close look at the hard work scientists are doing to prevent the extinction of our native animals.
Wildlife
The best cakes from the Threatened Species Bake Off
To celebrate Threatened Species Day this Thursday the TS Commissioner, Greg Andrews is holding a bake off with a twist— all baked goods must be of your favourite threatened species. Greg will be judging entries alongside Dr Bec West from UNSW and Annabel Crabb. Entries close this Thursday.
Wildlife
The whales of Tonga
Young whale researcher and budding photographer, Annabelle Wall accompanied Canon master Darren Jew on a preliminary trip to Tonga to get up-close and personal with the local humpbacks, and they didn’t disappoint. To join Darren on his next trip to Tonga click HERE.
History & Culture
An endless quest: the search for the Tasmanian tiger
The Tasmanian tiger is officially extinct. Yet as biologists investigate plausible sightings, it’s clear the search never stopped.
Science & Environment
Botanical bucket list: wildflowers of the mid-west
Every year, the nutrient-poor soils of Western Australia’s mid-west erupt with spectacular blooms – bringing thousands of people to the region.
Science & Environment
Aussie invasion: 21 native species considered pests overseas
Cane toads, rabbits, lantana…the destruction caused by introduced species to Australian shores is well known. But what about the impact of our natives overseas? Biologist Tim Low journeyed around the world to see just how damaging our flora and fauna have been to other ecosystems.
Science & Environment
Aerial photography of Victoria
Peter Virag, a self-taught photographer who’s lived in Melbourne since 2007, says that drone photography has the ability to capture striking perspectives of otherwise mundane subjects. Here, he shares with us the abstract patterns and vivid colours of parts of Victoria. instagram.com/peterviragphoto www.twitter.com/peterviragphoto