Saving weird and wonderful animals from extinction
Fewer than 100 Bengal floricans remain in Cambodia, and their genetics are starting to show it. This project uses DNA analysis to guide conservation breeding and protect what little diversity is left. Supported by Wawa, it combines fieldwork, lab science, and collaboration to give this unusual grassland bird a fighting chance.
Protecting the endangered Fitzroy River turtle means tackling extreme nest predation and boosting hatchling survival. In Central Queensland, Turtles of CQ Ltd are leading hands-on conservation, supported by the WAWA Small Grant Programme. From “bum-breathing” biology to unexpected predators, this project highlights practical, science-driven solutions for threatened freshwater turtles.
The Brazilian Guitarfish: A Weird and Wonderful Creature of the Deep Introduction The Brazilian guitarfish, also known as the Zapteryx brevirostris, is a unique and fascinating fish found in the coastal waters of Brazil. This creature is a member of the ray family and gets its name from its guitar-like body shape. While it may not be the most well-known …
With its bizarre looks and fascinating biological traits, the aye-aye is a testament to the wonders of evolution and the diversity of life on Earth.
This fascinating creature, characterised by its distinctive stripes and termite-based diet, plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. This article delves into the life, habitat, and conservation efforts surrounding the numbat, highlighting why it is essential to preserve this remarkable species.
The hornbills are best known for their bizarre puppet-like appearance. However, the social lives of helmeted hornbills are even more outrageous than their brightly colored leathery visages.
Despite Attenborough’s long-beaked Echidna being one of the most evolutionarily distinct mammals it was only discovered in 1961 by a Dutch botanist in the cyclops mountains, Papua, Indonesia.
The Taudactylus genus has been evolving in isolation for over 65 million years, basically, these frogs have been doing their own thing since the extinction of the dinosaurs!
The Brazilian guitarfish is a shark-like ray that has a unique reproductive cycle. It is one of the most endangered species in the south Atlantic with a population decline of over 80% in the last decades.
Crossing the borders of Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina lie the hot, semi-arid lowlands of the Gran Chaco. The huge area, of over 250,000 sq miles of low dry-forest and savannah, is home to 3,400 species of plant, 500 birds, 150 mammals and 220 reptiles and amphibians. The characteristics of life here vary as greatly as the regions they cover, boasting …
