Conservation and Environment
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Issues around the natural environment
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Brown Honeyeater Nest
Fairhill native nursery at Yandina in Queensland is undoubtedly one of the best native plant nurseries in Australia. At nurseries... read more -
Magpie Wire Nests
Although Australian magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) take their name from an unrelated black and white European crow, they are essentially ground... read more -
New Mantis Shrimp
New Mantis Shrimp A giant predatory shrimp previously unknown to science has recently been found in the waters east of... read more -
Snake Bites
Snake Bites Every year in Australia between 500 to 3000 people are bitten by snakes. A very common myth about... read more -
Tree Preservation
Tree Preservation Over the last 15 years Australian home owners have stopped planting trees. Not only have they stopped planting... read more -
Tasmanian Tiger
Tasmanian Tiger The Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, was a shy, elusive creature hunted to extinction after only a century of... read more -
Australian Emblems
The Australian floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha), but we don’t have any national animal emblems. It’s generally... read more -
Aviary Update
The Burke’s Backyard aviaries, built last year were landscaped and irrigated to maintain an environment for breeding finches. Rare and... read more -
Animal Logic
Ring around the moon, rain before noon. A mirky milky way means a dull damp day. Rain before seven, fine... read more -
Environmental Special
Environmental Special Many people are concerned about the welfare of the planet, but are unsure about what they can, or... read more