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.
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 …
The Hispaniolan Solenodon is a shrew-like mammal that has been around since the age of the dinosaurs. They are found only on the island of Hispaniola in the Dominican Republic and also in parts of southern Haiti. They tend to live in moist forest areas.
It is vital that modern trafficking is halted as soon as possible to ensure the Sunda pangolin’s continued existence as a species. With enough immediate action we may be able to prevent our tiny knights from going extinct, like so many animals before them.
On top of being adorable, these animals are quite unique in many aspects. All four species of echidna, along with their close relatives, the platypus, are known as monotremes, and they are the only mammals to lay eggs rather than give birth to live young.
The entirely aquatic salamander, known as the olm (Proteus anguinus), is Europe’s most impressive cave-dwelling vertebrate. Or, more accurately, it is Europe’s only cave-dwelling vertebrate.
