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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.
The Australian river legally recognised as a ‘living entity’
WEB14 hours ago · The standing accorded to the Yarra is just one example of a much larger global trend to legalise the Rights of Nature. Also known as Earth Jurisprudence, the movement promotes the recognition of the inherent rights of Nature to ‘exist, thrive and evolve’. Victoria’s Yarra River (Birrarung) was granted legal status as a ‘living entity ...
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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.
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 ...
'Super-highways’ First Australians used to cross ancient land, …
WEBApr 30, 2021 · There are many hypotheses about where the Indigenous ancestors first settled in Australia tens of thousands of years ago, but evidence is scarce. Few archaeological sites date to these early times. Sea levels were much lower and Australia was connected to New Guinea and Tasmania in a land known as Sahul that was 30% bigger than Australia is today.
29 threatened Aussie species are back from the brink. How?
WEBHere’s some good conservation news: 29 threatened Aussie animal species are back from the brink. Australia’s natural world is in deep trouble. Many of our species are getting rarer. Some are now perilously close to extinction, while entire ecosystems face collapse. Sudden biodiversity loss in events such as the Black Summer wildfires happen ...
Polar dinosaur stomping ground discovered in Victoria
WEB2 days ago · The discovery of 24 dinosaur footprints on Victoria’s Bass Coast, 130km south of Melbourne, reveals dinosaurs once lived in polar environments. The tracks were created by theropods and ornithopods about 125 million years ago during the early Cretaceous, when Australia and Antarctica were connected as part of the landmass Gondwana.
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.
Unearthing Australia’s climate history - Australian Geographic
WEBNov 11, 2020 · Unearthing Australia’s climate history. By looking at early weather data and documented records, climate researchers have revealed that snow was a regular feature of the southern Australian climate in the 1800s, and heatwaves weren’t nearly as frequent as they are today. The photo above shows a snowball fight in …
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