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Mutant blue frog excites ecologists

A frog with a rare mutation causing it to have bright-blue skin has been discovered hopping around Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Science & Environment

Clear-cutting koala country

More than 3000sq.km of forests on NSW’s Mid North Coast have been earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. But there’s still work to be done before this proposed reserve becomes the safe haven koalas desperately need.

Science & Environment

Birds are the ultimate architects, designing their nests for every climate

Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions.

Science & Environment

Estuary stingrays shift ‘insane amount’ of sand

A recent study has uncovered the monumental impact just one species has in providing a functioning ecosystem.

Wildlife

An unlikely alliance: Wombat and fox family become housemates

Extraordinary images captured by camera trap show a wombat sharing its burrow with a fox and her cub in northern NSW.

Travel

Natural-born killers

Take a deep dive into the wondrous world of whales – orca, humpback, pilot, blue – with Naturaliste Charters in south-west WA.

Nature Photographer of the Year

Shortlist: 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Here are the shortlisted images for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards for 2024, showcasing the year’s best wildlife and landscape photos.

News

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Unlikely animal friendships

Why do we love to see unlikely animal friendships? A psychology expert explains.

Queensland

Give me sun, give me sea, give me cetaceans

From July to October, join Australia’s premier whale and dolphin experts on a voyage of adventure and citizen science in Queensland’s idyllic Hervey Bay.