Tag: Native wildlife
The sun’s shining and snakes are emerging, but they’re not out to get you. Here’s what they’re really up to
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It’s early spring in southern Australia and the sun is, gloriously, out. You decide to head to your local patch of greenery...
Next time you see a butterfly, treasure the memory: scientists raise alarm on these 26 species
The bulloak jewel (Hypochrysops piceatus) Michael Braby, Author provided
It might sound like an 18th century fashion statement, but the “pale imperial hairstreak” is, actually, an...
5 remarkable stories of flora and fauna in the aftermath of Australia’s horror bushfire season
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Around one year ago, Australia’s Black Summer bushfire season ended, leaving more than 8 million hectares across south-east Australia a mix of charcoal, ash and...
Australia must control its killer cat problem. A major new report explains how, but doesn’t go far enough
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Australia is teeming with cats. While cats make great pets, and can bring owners emotional, psychological and health benefits, the animals are a scourge...
Photos from the field: zooming in on Australia’s hidden world of exquisite mites, snails and beetles
Dragon springtails (pictured) are widely distributed in forests of eastern Australia — yet they’re still largely unknown to science. Nick Porch, Author provided
Which animals are...
Clicks, bonks and dripping taps: listen to the calls of 6 frogs out and about this summer
The banjo frog, Limnodynastes dumerilii Jodi Rowley, Author provided
Frog calls are iconic sounds of summer in Australia. There are more than 240 species native to Australia, almost all...