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WEBWinners: 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year. As the natural world continues to take a hit from climate change, biodiversity loss and other human-induced changes, the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition reminds us, yet again, of the beauty and inspiration that surrounds us.
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2021 Photographs of the Year: Australian Geographic
WEBA murmuration of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) at a waterhole outside Alice Springs.Flocks usually range from 3–100 birds, but this year conditions were particularly favourable for budgies. This boom-bust species experienced population explosions throughout interior Australia following widespread rain that led to the setting of seeds across thousands of arid hectares.
State of the Environment report shows 'shocking' decline of …
WEBJul 19, 2022 · Australia’s environment is sick and getting sicker as the combined effects of climate change, pollution, land clearing and mining take a dangerous toll, a landmark report says.
More than 200 Australian birds are now threatened with extinction
WEBJan 6, 2020 · The Mukarrthippi grasswren is now Australia’s most threatened bird, down to as few as two or three pairs. But 23 Australian birds became less threatened over the past decade, showing conservation actions can work. The findings are contained in a new action plan released today. Last released in 2011, the action plan examines the extinction risk facing the almost 1,300 birds in Australia and ...
World Heritage sites of Australia - Australian Geographic
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites, Riversleigh and Naracoorte are a superb illustration of the key stages in the evolution of Australia’s unique fauna. This widely-scattered site includes the world’s largest swathes of sub-tropical rainforest and is home to more than 200 rare or threatened plants and animals.
19 Australian ecosystems are already collapsing: which one will …
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · We found 19 Australian ecosystems met our criteria to be classified as “collapsing”. This includes the arid interior, savannas and mangroves of northern Australia, the Great Barrier Reef, Shark Bay, southern Australia’s kelp and alpine ash forests, tundra on Macquarie Island, and moss beds in Antarctica. We define collapse as the state ...
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WEBA deep dive into the world of reef manta rays. Ask anyone who has encountered a manta ray in the wild to recount the experience, and you’ll witness their eyes illuminate, their faces animate, and perhaps their arms will instinctively mimic the graceful, soaring movements of these majestic creatures. News.
Wildlife - Australian Geographic
WEBAsk anyone who has encountered a manta ray in the wild to recount the experience, and you’ll witness their eyes illuminate, their faces animate, and perhaps their arms will instinctively mimic the graceful, soaring movements of these majestic creatures. Get incredible stories of extraordinary wildlife, enlightening discoveries and stunning ...
THE STORY OF AUSTRALIA - Australian Geographic
WEBGet incredible stories of extraordinary wildlife, enlightening discoveries and stunning destinations, delivered to your inbox. Australian Geographic acknowledges the First Nations people of Australia as traditional custodians, and pay our respects to Elders past and present, and their stories and journeys that have lead us to where we are today.
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