What’s all the fuss about PFAS? And how did these manufactured menaces – known as ‘forever chemicals’ – manage to infiltrate global water sources so extensively before anyone realised? Read more about the forever chemical reality: https://ausgeo.co/pfas #environment #globalwarming #energy […]

Spectacular #astronomical events for 2025 are beginning soon, and we have you covered with a trusty guide on the best ways to be starstruck by the night sky! In this guide, discover all the astronomical events for the year and how best to see them: http://ausgeo.co/2025skyguide #photography […]

Genome sequencing by researchers from The University of Melbourne using a specimen from the South Australian Museum has offered a window into the evolutionary history of this little-known creature, the marsupial mole! From extra genes to more private matters, we understand these marvellous […]

Are you ready to dive into the incredible and innovative minds of octopuses? These invertebrates are unlike anything in the animal kingdom, having survived ice ages and asteroids, outliving dinosaurs and spreading their arms to survive in every part of our oceans. Discover the research these […]

The bridled nailtail wallaby sure knows how to strike a pose, and these magnificent marsupials definitely want to show their faces after being considered extinct until 1972 when an isolated population in remote Queensland was discovered. Read more about these amazing animals and contribute to […]

t's been five decades since Cyclone Tracy, 'the event that put Darwin on the map, while nearly wiping it off.’ Cyclone Tracy was one of Australia’s most damaging natural disasters. Fifty years on, we recall the devastating storm and the extensive evacuation and reconstruction that followed […]

The fight is on to stop one of Australia’s smallest but most aggressive invasive species – the fire ant! Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) cover 800,000ha of Australia, despite $690 million invested in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program which has been operating since the pest […]

Post Office Island is part of the Abrolhos’ Pelsaert Group. The Liddon family, who live in a shack that opens to a backyard of coral reefs and sea, are the island’s only inhabitants. In the Pelsaert Group, each island belongs to a family. The Liddon family has been on their island for […]

What if we could get cane toads to destroy themselves? Find out how… https://ausgeo.co/peterpantadpoles Researchers from Macquarie University have discovered that cane toad tadpoles are "enthusiastic cannibals" of cane toad eggs, and can wipe out entire […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Saltwater crocodiles are often spotted lying in the sun, but Australian researchers have discovered it’s just as vital for these reptiles to remain cool. So, why do crocodiles need to regulate their body temperature? And what does this teach us about these iconic Aussie predators? We asked […]

From cat-like quolls and dog-like dingoes to gorgeous lizards and tiny hopping mice, many Australians would love to keep native animals as pets. It's also argued that turning threatened species into pets may keep them from going extinct, so why don't we […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Many people worry about swimming at the beach because of ocean predators such as great white sharks, but Australian researchers have discovered a way that may help people stay safe in the water. So, how did they accomplish it? And what natural attribute was the inspiration? We asked Dr Laura […]

A new study involving more than 100 scientists has uncovered some startling findings about how the black summer bushfires impacted animals and plants. The megafires that tore through Australia’s forests in 2019–20 burnt more than 10 million hectares and […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

That's right, everybody – it's time again for Frog ID week! 🐸 From now until 17 November, people are encouraged to head outside and participate in Australia's biggest frog count! But why is this initiative so important, and how can you get involved? We asked Jodi Rowley of the Australian […]

Meet all the flying-foxes that call Australia home… https://ausgeo.co/flyingfoxes Flying-foxes are a common sight around Australia, but did you know they are also vital pollinators? They can travel up to 500km in 48 hours in search of food and spread […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Imagine having dinner walk straight into your mouth! 😆👅 Although most commonly seen as pets, Australia has several species of native bearded dragons – including one that can change colour! Learn about these colour-changing bearded dragons… https://ausgeo.co/colourchanginglizard 🎥 Hollie […]

It's jacaranda season in Australia, and these beautiful trees are blooming with an abundance of vivid purple! 💜 So showy and ubiquitous, jacarandas can be mistaken for natives, but they originate in South America. So, how did this species become a symbol of Australian spring? Learn more […]

The latest issue of Australian Geographic is out now!⁠ ⁠ In our cover story, we head to Western Australia to discover beautiful wildflower meadows and their rich ecological role and cultural heritage. ⁠ Grab your copy in stores and online: ausgeo.co/currentissue Also in this edition… - […]

For the first time, scientists have used information from weather radar to track birds as they migrate across Australia. So, what have scientists learned? And how will this information help protect vital bird species? We asked PhD candidate Xu Shi of The University of Queensland for the facts […]

Read about these wonderful wildflowers…https://ausgeo.co/WAwildflowers 🌸 Western Australia’s wildflowers are more than simply beautiful; they have an important ecological role and cultural heritage. More than 12,000 wildflower varieties evolved across […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

After nine years of glitz and glamour, the fabulous Broken Heel Festival took the stage one final time this September. Drag and Broken Hill became synonymous thanks to the beloved film 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', and, with its […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Plummeting 30m into the Aire River in the Great Otway National Park, Hopetoun Falls is an incredible natural wonder! The Great Otway National Park in Victoria, Australia is a must-visit spot along the Great Ocean Road for nature lovers of all ages and […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Have you ever seen a mallee emu-wren (Stipiturus mallee)? This sweet little bird is a Triodia spinifex specialist, using the spiky, tussock-forming grass as shelter from predators and a safe site to nest and forage! The mallee emu-wren was once found across […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Believe it or not, Australia's oceans aren't filled with dangerous and ferocious sharks! 🦈 Zebra sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum) are considered harmless because they are sluggish, slow-swimming, and feed primarily on molluscs. Learn more about the sharks of […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Want to learn more about dinosaurs and megafauna? We put our audience’s questions to the Curator of Palaeontology at the Australian Museum, Dr Matthew McCurry, in our latest episode of Ask An Expert! 🦖🦕 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6jiIjmd3aY&list=PLl3vox2_nbvDkJjyStetTwHwroPibg5UC […]

In Australia’s mangrove-lined mudflats and estuaries live armour-plated mud-dwellers with massive bone-crunching claws – giant mud crabs (Scylla serrata)! 🦀 Once thought to be a small-ranging inshore inhabitant, recent tracking has found egg-bearing […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

The native pink mulla mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) looks even more beautiful at sunrise! 🤩 This splendid flower is an endemic Australian herb that thrives in arid and semi-arid conditions and is loved by our native pollinators! What is your favourite native […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Here are some kangaroo kisses to celebrate World Kangaroo Day! 🧡 Kangaroos are arguably Australia's most recognisable animals, and for good reason! These gorgeous marsupials are widely spread across the continent, and more than 45 kangaroo and wallaby […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Read more about this new research: ausgeo.co/islandplants 🌱 Islands have always been known as home to rare and unique ecosystems, but scientists have now discovered just how rare they are in a global study to uncover plant species that are endemic to islands. Australia may be considered an […]

Echidnas are incredibly unique animals, and new research demonstrates how complicated their digestive systems and eating habits are! With the absence of a traditional stomach, echidnas enjoy a very specialised diet, which zoo nutritionists are coming to […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Diving with whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) is a bucket list activity for most nature lovers, and Ningaloo Reef is the ideal place to dive deep with these incredible creatures. Travelling with Australian Geographic Travel on a small-group tour offers an […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Have you heard about the ‘curse’ of the SS Alkimos? The ship has earned the unwanted moniker of “the most cursed shipwreck”. It's said anyone who touches or even dives near the wreck becomes jinxed. Tim the Yowie Man visited the ship to put the curse to the test! Find out what happened next… […]

After an exciting evening celebrating the inaugural Australian Geographic Society's Awards for Nature, we are thrilled to share the full stories of the 2024 winners! Forever Reef Project, Tangaroa Blue and B&B Highway received grants from the Society to […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Step into artist James Hough's studio and discover what fuels his passion for capturing Australian wildlife, the inspiration behind his paintings and why he has been contributing his artwork to the Australian Geographic Society's annual art calendar for the past six years. The Australian […]

It’s that time of year again – the Aussie Bird Count! 🦜🦉🦅 Each year, from October 14–20, BirdLife Australia hosts Australia’s biggest birdwatching and citizen science event – and you’re invited to get involved! Taking part is easy; register on the Birdlife Australia website, spend 20 […]

We all know Australia's beloved white whale, Migaloo, but have you seen the beautiful white humpback whale calf recently discovered in Vava'u, Tonga? Marine biologist Alice Forrest captured these beautiful shots of the calf when working as a trip leader at […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Have you ever witnessed Sydney’s annual jellyfish bloom? 🪼 Jellyfish blooms are a natural phenomenon – these temporary explosions in jellyfish numbers occur when the conditions are suitable for reproduction due to ocean and wind patterns. Thousands of […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Have you ever felt the urge to disconnect? To simply switch off all your devices and disappear into thin air? We've all felt this way at one point or another, and a new three-day trek along the coast of NSW offers the opportunity to leave technology behind […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

No, this isn't a dragon hatchling – it's a great-eared nightjar! A nocturnal species known for its haunting calls and unusual habit of incubating its eggs on the forest floor, the great-eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is a sight to behold for those […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Simple yet savvy devices are being attached to turtle hatchlings to uncover how these newborns emerge from their eggs and head to the sand’s surface. So, what secrets have been revealed about the first moments of sea turtle’s lives? We asked Davey Dor of UNSW Science for the facts; this is 60 […]

This wombat is making the most of the long weekend in true blue Aussie fashion – with a day at the beach! ☀️ Did you know that wombats sometimes forage on the beach? They will wander the sands, snuffling about for salt marsh plants like samphire! Watch […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Australian possums are herbivores, right? Yes – well, most of the time. You might be surprised to know that common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) will scavenge meat when the weather’s cold, and they’re not the only herbivores to do so! Learn why […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Have you ever heard of Charlotte Waring Atkinson Barton? How about her daughter, Caroline Louisa Atkinson Calvert? When a bronze statue of a woman was unveiled in New South Wales in December 2023, it sparked conversations about who she was and why she […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Want to learn more about kookaburras? Join us as we dive into the iconic Australian bird in our latest episode of Ask An Expert! We're joined in the Aus Geo studio by​⁠ WIRES Volunteer and Kookaburra Co-ordinator, Stephanie Carrick, as she answers all of your questions submitted on social […]

Did you know Australia was once hit by an asteroid three times the size of the one that wiped out the dinosaurs? ☄️ The Deniliquin structure discovered in New South Wales spans up to 520km in diameter! Comparatively, the Chicxulub crater in Mexico […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

No, these aren't abstract paintings – they're photos of the Australian landscape! When water from rainfall finally reaches Channel Country, it spreads out, filling and spilling out of the previously dry beds of ephemeral creeks and streams and bringing life […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Photographer Trent Mitchell joined Australian Geographic in the field, capturing palaeontologists in action – digging up the latest discoveries! With many recent finds, the world is now looking at Australia’s vast outback as the latest hotspot for fossil hunting. https://youtu.be/1Ahc5z9lHLE […]

How does a man end up like this? He goes through the most challenging night of his life – atop Mt Everest. Today marks the first Australian ascent of Mt Everest in 1984 – one of the great feats of mountaineering. Climbed via the Great (Norton) Couloir by a […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Meet the ocean’s tiniest dolphins and the doggie squad that detects them! 🩵 Hector’s dolphins are as adorable as they are rare, with this special species classified as Nationally Vulnerable and the Maui subspecies ranked as Critically Endangered […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Happy World Cassowary Day to our feathered friends – the world’s second-biggest bird! Cassowaries can grow up to two metres tall and live for up to 30 years, although individuals have reached almost twice that age in captivity! This World Cassowary Day […] [Original post on newsmast.social]