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Highest ice dome on the Antarctic Plateau best place to view stars
A chilly, but superb place to observe stars.
Category: Science & Environment
Science & Environment
The mystery of the Top End’s vanishing wildlife
Exactly why the Top End’s mammals have declined so severely has long been unknown, leaving scientists and conservation managers at a loss.
Creatura Blog
The golden fruit dove looks like it belongs in a fairy tale
Hailing from the forests of Fiji, the golden fruit dove has an otherworldly glow about it, like a fairy tale character come to life.
Destinations
A concise history of Antarctic exploration
The mainland of the most southern continent was first discovered 200 years ago, and a spirit of exploration still colours visits to the frozen continent today.
Science & Environment
Rare baby sunfish reveal early life of one of the ocean’s weirdest fish
For the first time ever, scientists have been able to identify a species of sunfish larvae.
Science & Environment
This year’s best astrophotography
These beautiful astronomical images were chosen for this year’s David Malin awards.
Science & Environment
Meet Moss, the detection dog helping Tassie devils find love
Unlike other detection dogs, who might sniff out drugs or explosives, Moss will be sniffing out Tassie devils.
Science & Environment
See a python swallow an Australian freshwater crocodile whole
A classic Australian duel rarely capture on camera.
History & Culture
Meet the prehistoric sea scorpions that once terrorised Australia
Scientists recently published the most comprehensive collection of information on these ancient sea scorpions.
Science & Environment
The mystery of the mouse that died of smoke inhalation, but went nowhere near a fire
This is the first recorded wildlife in the world killed by bushfire smoke far outside a fire zone.