The plight of the Bogong Moth
Five years ago the Bogong moth population declined sharply due to increasing drought and rising temperatures…
animals
Lyrebirds and Bird Culture
A few weeks ago an alarm was sounded at Taronga Zoo; the lions had escaped! Once…
Is your dog a metal head?
Almost 70% of pet owners sing to their animals. People seem to think that playing music…
Andy Griffith Chats About 156-Storey Treehouse
If you grew up in Australia in the last few decades and had your nose stuck…
Bush Blitz Documentation and Conservation
The most recent expedition by Australia’s largest nature discovery program, Bush Blitz, in Willigin-West Kimberly, is…
2 New Species have been added to the endangered list in Australia
Recently, due to the Black Summer bushfires of 2019 and 2020, two new species have been…
Tasmanian Tiger De-extinction Project
Do you remember the story of the Tasmanian Tiger aka the Thylacine and their unfortunate extinction…
Invasive species causing extinction crisis
The State of the Environment report released last month paints a grim picture for the future…
Holy roadrunner, listeners! Animals Are Evolving Quicker Than Thought
Last week we chatted with Prof. Anthony Herries about the history of human evolution. Well, the…
New Research Reveals History of Dingoes
Aussie animal researchers sure have been busy lately! We recently talked to Dr. Howell about…
Frozen Koala Sperm Offers Shot at Survival
Can frozen koala sperm be the key to ensuring the species' survival? New research suggests so!…
Marvelous Monotremes History
Monotremes are a biological wonder native to Australia and the Guineas, which have kept scientists busy…