Sun bears are rarely observed. This one has climbed high above the ground, attracted by the sweet smell of fruiting figs. The bear’s behaviour has shaped the forest, influencing its …
Happy new year. I trust you had a great break over the festive season and are looking forward to an exciting 2023. I’d like to invite you to join me …
How fragile is life on Earth? A rock from an iron ore mine housed in Museum Victoria gives us a clue. It’s a visual reminder of the instability that happens …
Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for all your support. This year has been extraordinary for me, as it culminated inthe the release of ‘Wildlife in the Balance’ in October. I …
You might have heard about COP15. It means the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The meeting brought together governments …
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How predatory arachnids absorb carbon in grassland
The environmental newspaper Mongabay published a piece titled ‘Animating the Carbon Cycle: Earth’s animals vital allies in CO2 storage.’ It’s long been known animals are essential for ecosystem vitality. But …
I saw a question on social media today. A parent said their six year old had asked: ‘Why don’t plants have brains?’ What an excellent question. As always, it’s the …
One in five or more of you reading this article are likely to be infected with toxoplasmosis. You probably caught it from a cat but it doesn’t make you feel …
The weather has been a bit rainy lately so we couldn’t go for a swim in the bay. There’s just too much stuff floating down creek, if you know what …
