10 Extinct Animals in Australia (and Why We Must Act Now)
Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world. Here’s a list of 10 extinct Australian animals that serves as a tragic reminder of what we’ve lost.
2 May 2025
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New study confirms Indigenous Fire Management equals success against wildfires in the Kimberley
A groundbreaking study published in CSIRO's International Journal of Wildland Fire has quantified the impact of these Indigenous fire management practices. The...
23 September 2024
A list of small, brown and bouncy Australian animals
Australia is home to many small, brown and bouncy creatures tasked with an essential job: regenerating Australian nature. They play an important role as...
28 August 2024
4 species of Australian quoll and how they are fighting for survival—and our ecosystems
Australia is fortunate to be home to wildlife that can’t be found in any other country on the planet - including four unique species of quoll. Learn what makes...
23 August 2024
Why the Glossy Black Cockatoo is so special to Indigenous Australians
The glossy black cockatoo features heavily in Indigenous songlines, Dreaming stories and is a vital part of many language groups’ Traditional Ecological...
14 June 2024
This is Wanda’s Story
Discover the remarkable story of Wanda L. Park, a United States citizen whose deep connection to Australia's natural wonders led her to leave an enduring...
31 August 2023
Treetment: 5 culturally significant trees used in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medicine
For centuries, trees have been central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well-being. Here are five culturally significant native Australian...
6 March 2023
Why are trees important? Here are five reasons
What can’t trees do? Nothing, it would seem. Here are five reasons we need trees and how they help us on a daily basis.
19 February 2023
8 Interesting Facts About Tasmanian Devils
Here are 8 facts you might not know about the Tasmanian devil -you may know them for their ferocious reputation, but there’s more to them than meets the eye!
8 November 2022
8 interesting facts about quokkas
Discover 8 amazing facts about the quokka, Australia's happiest marsupial. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
21 October 2022
7 Facts about the greater glider
Discover fascinating facts about the endangered greater glider, Australia's largest gliding marsupial, and learn how you can help protect its habitat.
9 September 2022
A feast of flamingos
WWF supporter David Waterhouse shares a special poem with us about Greater Flamingos; birds that are truly ‘candy to the eyes.’ In this piece, David transports...
27 June 2022