Wildlife
It’s a dog’s life in the dust
An afternoon playing with the dogs in outback NSW kicks up some beautiful images.
Tag: dogs
Science & Environment
Beach-nesting birds are under attack and they need our help
Ecologist Claire Greenwell has dedicated her life to studying fairy terns, an endangered seabird. Now, she’s calling for the protection of other beach-nesting bird under threat.
News
Hard-working Aussie kelpie sold for more than $20,000
Well worth the money, working dogs are treasured companions and hard-working canines.
History & Culture
Top 10 heroic animal stories in Australia
From transporting wounded soldiers to performing CPR, our furry friends are often helping us in more ways than one.
Dr Karl: Need to Know
Why does your dog wag its tail?
Dr Karl uncovers the curious hidden meanings behind your dog’s tail wagging.
History & Culture
Kelpie, king of the mob
Fast, smart and always raring to go, the kelpie has been a fixture on Australian stations for more than a century. These days, the canine icon is not just a working dog but also a showman and beloved pet to many.
History & Culture
GALLERY: Australia’s high country cattlemen
In her latest book, photographer Melanie Faith Dove depicts Australian mountain cattlemen through four seasons of work, from droving their cattle into the high country during summer, to mustering them home in autumn before the snow falls. In capturing the spirit of the mountain cattlemen, Melanie communicates the challenges they face; in May 2015, grazing cattle was banned in alpine national parks in Victoria, but the legend lives on in State Forests.
News
Dogs can detect emotions from facial expression
Are you happy or angry? Dogs can tell the difference, says a new study
AustroPalaeo
Dawn of the dingo
The genes of dingoes, dogs and wolves suggests they all evolved from a long gone ancestor, turning existing theories of dog origins on their heads.
Wildlife
Dingo declared a separate species
The dingo has been given its own species status, recognising that it is not descended from dogs or wolves.