12 fascinating facts about wombats
Discover 12 fascinating facts about wombats, from their cube-shaped poo to their unique burrowing habits. Learn what makes these Australian icons so special.
18 March 2025
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5 Things we Need to do to Reverse Australia’s Extinction Crisis
Five urgent policy asks that we need political leaders to commit to in order to protect our unique wildlife, restore natural habitats and tackle the climate...
27 February 2025
Detection Dogs Uncover Rare Chlamydia-Free Koalas in Breakthrough Survey
Explore how the recent finding of rare Chlamydia-free koalas in northern NSW offers hope for the conservation of this iconic Australian marsupial. Learn about...
24 January 2025
An Update on Australia’s Nature Laws: Nature Positive Bills Blocked in Parliament
During the final parliamentary sitting week of the year, the government failed to pass laws to establish Australia’s first national environmental regulator,...
5 December 2024
Indigenous rangers rally to protect rare rock-wallabies after devastating wildfire
Meet the Nyikina Mangala Rangers, who after a recent devastating wildfire in Australia’s Kimberley region are using innovative and traditional methods to...
8 November 2024
‘Breakthrough discovery’: Indigenous Rangers in outback WA find up to 50 night parrots – one of Australia’s most elusive birds
A dedicated research team has detected the largest known night parrot population in the world: perhaps as many as 50, living in WA’s Great Sandy Desert, on...
8 October 2024
How We Are Saving Greater Gliders from Extinction
From extending Stop Work orders, advocating for stronger protection measures for greater gliders, and creating innovative nestbox homes - learn about the many...
11 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
5 culturally significant wallaby species
Among the many iconic animals that feature prominently in Aboriginal lore and daily life, wallabies hold a special place. Let's explore five wallaby species...
22 August 2024
Mixing Music and Conservation to Save Threatened Species
Discover how concert pianist and WWF Legacy Society member David Scheel combines his passion for music and conservation to protect endangered species.
21 August 2024
From the Wheatbelt to the Wild: More Black-flanked Rock-wallabies Return to Kalbarri after 20-Year Disappearance
In celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we are delighted to unveil an uplifting tale of collaborative conservation triumph...
9 August 2024
The story of Australia’s extinction crisis so far
Australia’s environmental reputation is shameful, as we claim the top spot of having the world’s worst mammal extinction rate. Iconic animals like the east...
18 July 2024