#ausgeo — Public Fediverse posts

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 clutches in waterbodies where they're released.

But what about when these tadpoles turn into toads and start breeding? Well, there is a solution for that too – and it is inspired by Peter Pan.

📷 Etienne Littlefair & Chris Jolly

#ausgeo #seeaustralia #canetoad #conservation #frog #tadpole
#environment #globalwarming #academia #research #academicchatter #biology #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist

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 PhD candidate Kaitlin Barham of The University of Queensland for the facts; this is 60 Seconds of Science. https://youtu.be/J-1OmXGrq_g

#ausgeo #seeaustralia #crocs #crocodile #aussieanimals
#environment #globalwarming

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 keep these animals as pets? The answer isn't that simple.

Find out more about the pros and cons of keeping native Australian animals as pets… https://ausgeo.co/nativepets

#ausgeo #australiananimals #wildlife #cuteanimals #nature
#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist

Stunning, mysterious and diverse – Australia’s 1700 orchids are the jewels of the country’s flowering plants.

Not only are Australia’s orchids unique in their beauty, they also possess diverse qualities – greenhoods flower in winter and trap unsuspecting fungal gnats to pollinate themselves, while sun orchids have numerous flowers that only open on sunny days.

Want to learn more about these alluring plants? Check out our online illustrated guide… https://ausgeo.co/orchidsguide

#ausgeo #seeaustralia #orchids #australiannative #flowers
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #photography

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 Ryan of Macquarie University for the facts; this is 60 Seconds of Science. https://youtu.be/T5naBYVH4PY

🎥 Macquarie University Neurobiology Lab

#ausgeo #seeaustralia #shark #sharks #science
#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist

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 Museum for the facts; this is 60 Seconds of Science! https://youtu.be/tg7PzuxSki4

Find out more and how you can join in: https://frogid.net.au/frog-id-week

#ausgeo #australia #frog #frogs #frogidweek
#environment #globalwarming

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 pollen and disperse seeds in the process! 🦇

🎥 Philipps World of Wildlife

#ausgeo #australia #bat #bats #flyingfox #nature
#environment #globalwarming #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #nature #wildlife

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 & Travis Rose

#ausgeo #australia #lizard #beardeddragon #reptile
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife

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 about jacarandas in Australia… https://ausgeo.co/jacaranda

📷 Elisa Eves

#spring #jacaranda #ausgeo #flowers #sydney
#environment #nature #wildlife #photography #travel #adventure

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

Also in this edition…
- Endangered emu mallee-wrens
- Awards For Nature
- Thrilling outback cinema
- Broken Heel Festival
- Life on WA's Hourman Abrolhos Islands
- Revisiting Cyclone Tracy
- The last great wilderness
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🎥 Jess Hartley & Lewis Burnett

#ausgeo #australiangeographic #kangaroo #seeaustralia #wildflowers
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #photography #travel #adventure

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; this is 60 Seconds of Science! https://youtu.be/wK9nMyKIDJI

#bird #ausgeo #birds #conservation
#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist #weather

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 the state, with poor soil quality preventing any single species from dominating. Though born out of hardship, this diversity now underpins a lush, ecological tapestry.

📷 Lewis Burnett

#wildflowers #flowers #ausgeo #flowerstagram
#environment #nature #wildlife #photography

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 abilities.

Discover all the activities in this beautiful national park… https://ausgeo.co/agaotway

🎥 FlyAus

#ausgeo #seeaustralia #waterfall #travelinspo #greatotway
#environment #nature #wildlife #travel #adventure

Right now it's a stellar time for stargazers – while some of Australia is able to see the aurora australis, you might also be able to catch not one but two meteor showers!

They're both set to have their peak tonight, and if you can get away from city lights you'll have the best chance of witnessing the show.

More details on when and how to watch... https://ausgeo.co/doublemeteor

#ausgeo #skywatching #stargazing #comet #meteorshower #meteors #astronomy #astrophotography
#space #astronomy #astrodon

The latest issue of Australian Geographic is out now!⁠
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Climb into the world of Australia’s iconic koalas and learn more about the proposed Great Koala National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast designed to protect these amazing yet endangered animals in our cover story.
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Grab your copy in stores and online… https://ausgeo.co/currentissue

Also in this edition…
- Protecting our pollinators
- Australia’s early weathermen
- Looking for endangered lizards
- A wild polo tussle
- More than just quokkas on Rottnest Island
- Flying around Australia in 44 days
- Exploring the crisis faced by the GBR
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🎥 Brad Leue

#australia #ausgeo #koala #koalas #cuteanimal #babyanimal #cuteanimals #babyanimals #aussie #australian #seeaustralia #exploremore #conservation #animalrescue #wildlifeconservation
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife

Michael Smith has successfully completed a journey in his beloved aircraft Southern Sun where he re-created the first circumnavigation of Australia by plane, which took place 100 years ago!

The original circumnavigation set off from Port Phillip Bay, Victoria on 6 April 1924 and took the pilots 44 days to complete.

Read a first-hand account of Michael's adventure… https://ausgeo.co/michaelsmith

📷 Michael Smith

#aviation #ausgeo #flying #planes #circumnavigation #aviationhistory #100yearanniversary #australia
#history #histodon #photography #travel #adventure

Time for Australian Geographic Your Shot! 🌼

Check out our weekly selection showcasing some of our favourite photographs from Instagram taken around Australia 🧡 Which do you like best?

Photographs on Instagram by:
1. @stephen_richter_photography
2. @victorhuertas_photo
3. @isaacwishartphotography
4. @christopher.smith32

Are you an Australian photographer? Tag #ausgeo on Instagram for an opportunity to have your shots featured!

#australia #photography #bird #bat #snake #coastal #landscape #nature #wildlife #whale #reef #underwaterphotography
#environment #nature #wildlife #photography

One of the best ways for a family to explore the outdoors is by bicycle. Thankfully, Australia is full of amazing bike rides, with each state offering plenty of options for active families!

Get your wheels rolling with these recommendations from Aus Geo Adventure for the best bike rides in Victoria… https://ausgeo.co/agabikevic

#ausgeo #australia #bike #cycle #cycling #bikeride #bikeriding #adventure #adventures #familyactivity #outdoors #nature #wildlife #fitness #seeaustralia #newsouthwales #australiancapitalterritory #familyfun #bicycle #exploremore
#nature #wildlife #travel #adventure #photography

Friday is for frolicking with friends in the fields 🍃

Young wombats are extremely playful animals, known to venture from their mother's pouches to explore, play and learn!

Learn more about wombats… https://youtube.com/live/nmDu9djn0rI?feature=share

🎥 Growing Joeys

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #wombat #wombats #cuteanimals #australiananimals #babyanimals #animal #animals #cutenessoverload #nature #wildlife #conservation #wildliferescue #wildlifeconservation
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist

Astronomers used to pack up their telescopes when the sun came up, but researchers at Macquarie University have developed a new technique for observing celestial objects during the day.

The Huntsman Telescope could allow around-the-clock visual monitoring of satellites, which would significantly improve safety on Earth and in space.

Discover the technical side and see stars during the day…https://ausgeo.co/huntsmantelescope

#ausgeo #australia #space #stars #astronomy #macquarieuniversity #science #telescope #earth #satellite #moon #technology #science #astro #outerspace #tech
#academia #research #academicchatter #science #scientist #space #astronomy #astrodon #technology #technews #tech

Meet the five species of 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 a 48-hour period in search of food and spread pollen and disperse seeds in the process!

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #flyingfox #bat #nature #wildlife ##animals #conservation #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #flower
#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #biology #nature #wildlife

Time for Australian Geographic Your Shot! 🌼

Check out our weekly selection showcasing some of our favourite photographs from Instagram taken around #Australia🧡 Which do you like best?

Photographs by (Instagram):
1. @jackevershedphoto
2. @local_famous_photography
3. @ambikangela
4. @nature.photographer.ahmad

Are you an Australian photographer? Tag #ausgeo on Instagram for an opportunity to have your shots featured!

#environment #nature #wildlife #photography #travel #adventure

Languages that no longer have native speakers are often described as being “extinct”. Thomas Watson prefers the term “sleeping language”, which has an important distinction – a sleeping language can be reawakened.

Refusing to believe his traditional language, Gangulu, had been lost, Thomas embarked on a search that led thousands of kilometres around the world to an attic in Sweden.

Discover the journey that saw Thomas reawaken a sleeping language… https://ausgeo.co/gangulu

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #language #aboriginallanguage #gangulu #science #research #exploreaustralia #firstnations #history #culture #nature #travel #adventure #discovery
#academia #research #academicchatter #history #histodon #humanities #digitalhumanities #indigenous #indigenouspeoples #socialsciences

The world is full of intelligent, beautiful and rare parrots, but they're falling victim to wildlife trafficking. Thankfully, researchers have figured out how to use DNA databases to protect our feathered friends.

So, how does the use of genomic forensics help protect parrots? And what is a DNA database?

To recognise World Parrot Day, we asked Dr George Olah of The Australian National University for the facts; here is 60 Seconds of Science.⁠https://youtu.be/jPuoFvld6_U

Learn more about Dr George Olah's work with parrots… https://ausgeo.co/csiparrots

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #bird #parrots #parrot #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifetrafficking #birdlife #birder #birders #research #science #conservation #wildlifeconservation #birdconservation #animalrescue #worldparrotday
#environment #globalwarming #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #biology #government #nature #wildlife #science #scientist #technology #technews #tech

Remote walks, beautiful waterways, refreshing swimming holes, brilliant camping in peaceful surroundings and enough flora and fauna to fill your fancy – there is so much adventure to experience in the Barrington Tops region of NSW!

Discover the depths of this incredible destination… https://ausgeo.co/barringtontops

📷 Barrington Coast & Ian Bellert

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #newsouthwales #barringtontops #adventure #travel #exploremore #kangaroo #hike #camp #travelinspo #nature #wildlife #flora #fauna
#environment #nature #wildlife #photography #travel #adventure

Meet Daisy, a dog with an extra special nose – a nose that knows how to sniff out one of the world’s rarest fungus species 🍄

Tea-tree fingers (Hypocreopsis amplectens) is a critically endangered fungus resembling dark, chubby fingers clutching a piece of wood that has only been seen in six locations in Victoria in the past decade.

Learn how Daisy discovers this elusive and essential fungus… https://ausgeo.co/fingerfungusdogs

📷 Zoos Victoria

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #dog #dogs #conservation #mushroom #fungus #wildlife #nature #plant #plants #seeaustralia #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography #fungi
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist #photography

DUGONG INCOMING 🚨 PREPARE FOR IMPACT

Now that you've survived that close encounter with dugong-kind, it's time to celebrate World Dugong Day!

We love our mermaids of the sea, but do you know the difference between a dugong and a manatee? https://ausgeo.co/dugong

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #dugong #worlddugongday #seacow #manatee #animal #animals #wildlife #nature #funnyanimals #ocean #beach #seaside #sea #underwater
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife

Ready to burrow into the wonderful world of wombats? 💚
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Yolandi Vermaak from Wombat Rescue will be in the studio on Monday, May 27, to answer all your questions.⁠
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Comment below 👇 for the chance to have your questions answered live in the next episode of Ask An Expert. https://ausgeo.co/wombats

#ausgeo #australia #wombat #wombats #nature #wildlife #askanexpert #science #livestream #animal #animals #cuteanimals #seeaustralia
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist

Have you ever caught a glimpse of an Australian painted-snipe (Rostratula australis)? This elusive - and endangered - is a must-see on every serious birdwatcher’s list!

According to BirdLife Australia, the painted-snipe is one of Australia’s 10 most difficult-to-find bird species, making it not only difficult for birdwatchers to see, but a challenge for researchers to study.

Learn more about this wily wader: https://ausgeo.co/paintedsnipe

📷 Jay Collier

#ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #australian #bird #birding #birdlife #birder #birders #birdwatching #birds #birdlover #paintedsnipe #nature #wildlife
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist

With the detection of the H7N3 strain of avian influenza on an egg farm in Victoria's west, Australian Geographic has delved into potential concerns to our native wildlife.

Learn more about H7N3, how it differs from the H5N1 strain, and what is being done to protect both our domestic and wild animals: https://ausgeo.co/birdfluau

#ausgeo #australiangeographic #australia #birdflu #avianinfluenza #breakingnews #bird #birds #birdlover #chicken #poultry #birdlife
#environment #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist

This incredible footage shows some of the 600 Rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) being released back into the wild after surviving Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (LPS) 🦜

The mysterious condition has afflicted hundreds of birds, causing them to lose balance and be unable to fly despite not showing any apparent injuries.⁠

Learn more about LPS, the hard work that saw our lorikeets recover, and the headway being made to uncover the cause: ausgeo.co/lps

🎥 WIRES

#australia #australiagram #seeaustralia #exploreaustralia #travelaustralia #exploringaustralia #discoveraustralia #wildlifeofaustralia #ausgeo #australiangeographic #journalismphotography #conservation #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #lorikeet #bird #birdsofaustralia #birds #rainbow #birding #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #naturephotographer #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotographer #exploremore
#environment #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #nature #wildlife

Around 200km inland from Sydney is Bathurst - one of several regional cities to hold historic-trades fairs to celebrate a growing enthusiasm for a slower, more sustainable way of living.

During the fair, Bathurst's showground hosts dozens of local artisans skilled in rare crafts - such as penny-farthing making and fletching - who, throughout a bustling weekend, sell and showcase their creations.

Learn more about the city where everything old is new again… https://ausgeo.co/bathurst

📷 Liz Ham

#ausgeo #travel #exploremore #adventure #adventurers #seeaustralia #bathurst #seeaus #australia #explore #backpacking #history #crafts #nature #vacation #travelbug #bestvacations #travels #getaway
#history #histodon #photography #travel #adventure