A study just came out with former NASA climate scientist James Hansen. Therein, he warns that a reduction in the amount of atmospheric pollution could lead to an acceleration in …
One of my favourite books is Sperm Whales by Hal Whitehead. Reading this rounded off a lifetime of fascination with the species. Sperm Whales are one of the biggest animals …
When I was thirteen years old, the BBC made a nature series called Supersense that explored the miracle of animal senses. It helped sparked my interest in the natural world …
Life is serendipitous as we’re all victims of circumstance, born into our local environment. The Galápagos Penguins’ Pacific climate deal ensures that it can survive but only just. This animal …
There have been a few reports this year of Black Noddies washing up dead along Australia’s coastline. While we can’t rule out climate change effects, widespread seabird deaths during La …
Last week I had a rare encounter with Paper Nautilus in the shallows of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne, Australia. It was a rather sad event. Every seven years or …
Do animals seek revenge? Maybe. Do they seek retaliation for things that harm their survival? Yes, almost certainly. It seems the difference between animals and humans comes down to degree …
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 …
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 …
