Why are fruit bats important? It’s because any large mammal that can move a significant distance is critical for functioning ecosystemsHow ecosystems function An ecosystem is a community of lifeforms …
The underlying simplicity of ecological system structure Ecology gives you an understanding of how most things work and that ecosystemsHow ecosystems function An ecosystem is a community of lifeforms that …
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you may have asked, what is an Atlantic White-sided Dolphin? On the Faroe Islands last week, nearly 1,500 of these beautiful creatures were …
A group of Silver Gulls had gathered around a picnic table I had just vacated. They have learnt that most humans leave a trail of chips. As I hadn’t eaten …
Animal ImpactBiodiversity processesFeaturedIndigenous cultureNutrient transferSeabirdsWhy animals are important
Why are frigatebirds important?
Why are frigatebirds important? Like all wildlife, the answer lies in their ability to move. Thousands of generations of birds have developed a bond with their environment, transferring and concentrating …
Animal ImpactBiodiversity processesFeaturedInvertebratesPest / disease reductionWhy animals are important
How more wildlife can help to prevent hay fever
It’s that time of year again for me and many others who suffer from hay fever. Spring is in the air, literally. Trees are flowering, grasses are growing and pollen …
Climate extremes are worse at the edge. A one metre rise in sea level can still affect you if you live five metres above the water. Global warming is a …
From conspiracies surrounding the origin of COVID19 to the latest sci-fi movies, our reluctance to recognise the awesome power of nature, confounds our inability accept the need to protect it. …
The environmental sensitivity of animals was revealed to me many years ago. I was once asked to find out the amount of sediment that could stop penguins from feeding underwater. …
Aboriginal people (from anywhere in the world) have an ability to convey complex ideas honestly and simply. In the case of Australia’s First Nations people, it’s because they’ve had 65,000 …
