News
Migratory bird clocks up 27,000 km journey
A ruddy turnstone was recorded flying a 27,000 km round trip from Australia to Siberia.
Tag: Wildlife
Destinations
Queensland’s turtle hatching spectacle
While the cyclone and floods have hit Queensland hard, for wildlife the show must go on – and what a show it is.
Destinations
The Daintree: land before time
In Queensland’s humid expanse of the Daintree, you can get a taste of how Australia used to be.
Wildlife
Bird watcher’s guide to Australia
You don’t need binoculars to enjoy the everyday miracles of sweet song, feathered antics and airborne grace.
News
Cassowaries hit hard by cyclone aftermath
Endangered cassowaries are struggling to find food in the wake of last week’s Cyclone Yasi.
News
Detention centre threatens endangered parrot
A population of Carnaby’s cockatoos may have their habitat destroyed if a detention centre goes ahead.
Reader Photos
Flickr photo of the week: Curious
The latest AG Flickr group image of the week showcases a cute but rough Aussie animal.
News
Fairy-wrens hitchhike on predator’s song
Male fairy-wrens flirt with danger, singing love songs after a predator’s call, when a female is most attentive.
News
Sharks are colour-blind, new study finds
Sharks see in shades of grey or green, which may help scientists understand how they detect prey.
Wildlife
Studying penguins may harm them
Penguins may be hindered by tracking bands used for scientific research, a new report shows.