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Environment

Spread your wings and take up bird watching

Bird watching is a hobby that's really taking flight and whether you're an old hat or a newcomer, we're here to tell you which birds to search for in your state.

It’s not hot air: livestock and climate change

A new report studied the extent of livestock emissions and various claims around reducing emissions.

Investigator

Final voyage days: Swarms of flying fish, bundles of boobies, finding SS Macumba, and fond farewells

Experience on board re-discovering a 74 year old sunken Macumba, observing wildlife at sea (boobies, turtles, and sharks oh my), teaching STEM on the ocean, and plenty more.

Environment

How many people does it take to build a nest?

How we're helping the shy albatross population with concrete and mud-brick nests.

Environment

DNA tests confirm Lord Howe Island stick insect lives

The Lord Howe Island stick insect was thought to be extinct but DNA have now confirmed that it really is the little insect that could.

Health

Birds can catch the flu too, but we’re stopping outbreaks in their tracks

Our scientists at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory are busy protecting our livestock from deadly diseases.

Environment

You can science too, with Atlas of Living Australia

Help us to learn more about Australia's unique biodiversity by recording the animals and plants you see on our online database.

Environment

Digital bees help research fly

We're digitising our collection of Australian native bee specimens to make our bee biodiversity data available to the world.

Party animals: wildlife that get drunk or high

Are we humans alone in our love of mind-altering substances? Of course not! There are plenty of party animals in the animal kingdom.

What creatures lurk in the deep abyss?

An international research team has just returned from a voyage of deep sea discovery in Australia's eastern abyss. Check out the mysterious creatures they found in the deepest, darkest chasms of the ocean.

Environment

Nurture in nature: Top 5 species used in medicine

For centuries, medicine has looked to nature for cures and treatments. Here are our top five picks for medicines derived from nature.

Environment

Meet the families: ‘A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia’ is here

Field Guide to Spiders of Australia brings you the most comprehensive spider guide to date, with over 1300 images, species never before photographed, and new families only just discovered. It's a one stop shop to satisfy all your arachnocuriosity.

Animals