‘LION’ – new TV series chronicles four-year journey of lion cub Kio
It’s very much a real-life doco version of ‘The Lion King’, with Jon Favreau executive producing, and music from Hans Zimmer echoing themes from the Disney classic. It took Disney+ and BBC Studios’…
‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ – masterpiece and call to action
Wake-up call, and a call to arms The spectacular feature-length documentary ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ is his very first partnership with National Geographic, now showing on Disney+ channel in Australia. With the great…
PHOTODOC: A Real Bug’s Life – in Australia
National Geographic’s series ‘A Real Bug’s Life’ returns on January 15th to Disney+ for a second season, this time including an episode dedicated to our unique Australian insect life. The production team shared…
Do kangaroos form longterm relationships?
While kangaroos are a very social species, there has until recently been no evidence that they form long-term relationships between individuals. But a new study by researchers from UNSW Sydney indicates that this…
How many species can be found in a glass of ocean water?
If you’ve ever been involved in a school experiment looking at ocean or river water under a microscope, you’ll know that even a single drop teems with life, from larvae and fish visible…
Can there be problems when scientists reintroduce endangered species?
There are many projects aiming to replenish or broaden the gene pool of wild animal populations that are under threat. Few are more vital to survival than efforts to save the Tasmanian devil….
The Planet Talks at WOMADelaide
‘The Planet Talks’ is a three-day ecological and conversational forum taking part during WOMADelaide, the music and dance festival which features over 60 groups presented across four days and seven stages. WOMADelaide takes…
Groundwater could speed the loss of Antarctic ice
Australian research has uncovered groundwater beneath the Antarctic ice which may increase glacial loss and the rising of ocean levels. Antarctica preserves Earth’s largest ice sheet, and scientists have been warning for decades…
What is the world’s most toxic tree?
“I recently say a sign in Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, warning of giant stinging trees. Are there any trees more toxic than these?” The various species of Dendrocnide, such as the Dendrocnide excela…
It’s Frog ID week – here’s how you can help
More than 240 frog species are under threat from climate change, bushfires, floods, habitat loss and degradation, and disease. You can help save them by taking part in the fourth annual FrogID Week, 12-21…
