For many people, the iconic Australian is the cute and cuddly koala. Even their name is a little enigma because koalas are marsupials and not eutherian or placental mammals at all (more on that later)! Koalas are adorable and gentle creatures, but beyond their relatively simple visible traits, there is much more to learn. If […]
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Australia is well known for its breathtaking landscapes and interesting fauna, but it also has an amazing array of native flora that showcases the unique ecosystem. Australian Native Flowers have evolved to thrive in the harsh climate, but in many cases, they also have cultural significance. So, here we’ll explore the rich diversity of the
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The Australian outback is home to a unique ecosystem where life is abundant in extremely harsh conditions. One of the more interesting phenomena found in these regions is the high termite mounds that dot the landscape. These impressive structures are built by tiny termites and exploring these natural construction projects is the focus of our
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There is a unique bird species that thrive in the Australian outback, it’s small and extremely well adapted to life in this arid habitat and its name is the Spinifex Pigeon. This fascinating bird is a true desert dweller and studying this species can give us some valuable insights into the Australian desert ecosystems. In
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The Rottnest quokka is often referred to as the happiest animal in the world. These unique and fascinating marsupials live on the tiny Rottnest Island off the Western Australian coast. They are cute, furry, playful, and inquisitive, and they have no natural predators on the island. This gives them ecological significance and an open and
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