Wildlife Education
Understanding wildlife helps us better appreciate and protect the animals living around us. Explore the fascinating biology, behaviour, ecology and evolution of wildlife in Tasmania and across Australia, from familiar species to some of our lesser known inhabitants.
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Honey, I Shrunk the Possum!
The Honey Possum is one of Australia’s smallest marsupials, surviving almost entirely on nectar and pollen in Western Australia’s flowering heathlands. Discover its remarkable feeding adaptations, unusual reproductive biology and…
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The Remarkable Life of the Short tailed Shearwater
Each spring, millions of Short tailed Shearwaters return to Tasmania after travelling across the Pacific Ocean. Discover their extraordinary migration, life at sea, breeding colonies and the longstanding cultural significance…
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Sharing Tasmania’s Beaches With Nesting Shorebirds
Each spring, shorebirds nest along Tasmania’s beaches, where their camouflaged eggs and flightless chicks face threats from disturbance, predators and coastal activity. Meet four of Tasmania’s resident shorebird species, learn…
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Are Pademelons Related To Dinosaurs?
Those tiny arms make a Tasmanian pademelon look strangely like a miniature Tyrannosaurus Rex. But are pademelons really related to dinosaurs? A ridiculous question leads us hundreds of millions of…
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The Greatest Journey on Earth
Every year, Bar-tailed Godwits undertake one of the world’s greatest migrations, flying from Alaska to Tasmania across the Pacific Ocean. Discover the science behind their incredible journey, the East Asian…
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Platypus Doing Platypus Things
The platypus is unlike any other animal and is often described as strange, secretive, and endlessly fascinating. In this post, we explore why platypus matters, both the book by Jack…
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The Curious Case of Echidna Trains
Even in the quiet of winter, echidnas are on the move, and sometimes, they travel in a rather curious procession known as an echidna train. One female leads the way…
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Tasmania’s Winter Wildlife Guide
Even in the coldest months of the Tasmanian year, our native wildlife doesn’t disappear, it simply changes pace. While some animals stay tucked away, others remain surprisingly active. From wombats…
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Protecting The Tasmanian Devil
Decades of work have helped protect the Tasmanian devil from Devil Facial Tumour Disease, but the species still faces other threats. Road mortality, habitat loss and fragmentation continue to affect…
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Responsible Cat Ownership in Tasmania
Cats are great companions to many Tasmanian households, but as popular as they are, owning a cat comes with significant responsibilities. Beyond simply providing food, shelter, and affection, responsible cat…
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Meet The Tasmanian Pademelon
Meet the Tasmanian pademelon, one of Tasmania’s most familiar native marsupials. Discover its gentle nature, fascinating behaviour and the important role it plays in the island’s ecosystems.
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