2025-09-19T22:35:59Z https://nostr.now Australian Geographic https://nostr.now/npub13sq9hznnxdpd42ykp8gvt3q2cn86fh626rg2qh3j5dnr7tc27hrqxwaga0 https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/accounts/avatars/111/564/645/534/564/827/original/e0a7221e53e504d5.png https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/accounts/avatars/111/564/645/534/564/827/original/e0a7221e53e504d5.png https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvya7yxeza67m8w6n0m4q3unztqp6gl5dhm3rm8lu9jpx67cl9euszyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvzyr53v It&#39;s been five decades since Cyclone Tracy, &#39;the event that put Darwin on the map, while nearly wiping it off.’ <br/><br/>Cyclone Tracy was one of Australia’s most damaging natural disasters. <br/><br/>Fifty years on, we recall the devastating storm and the extensive evacuation and reconstruction that followed: <a href="https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2024/12/cyclone-tracy-50-years-o#environment,#globalwarming,#climatechange,#climatecrisis,#globalwarming,#history,#histodon,#photography">https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2024/12/cyclone-tracy-50-years-o#environment,#globalwarming,#climatechange,#climatecrisis,#globalwarming,#history,#histodon,#photography</a> 2024-12-16T23:30:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9st49swrz6dz0u9pjmr8088tja9x4zdnachqgzsl2vm6w3ukwcugzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv4q2zss Stunning, mysterious and diverse – Australia’s 1700 orchids are the jewels of the country’s flowering plants.<br/><br/>Not only are Australia’s orchids unique in their beauty, they also possess diverse qualities – greenhoods flower in winter and trap unsuspecting fungal gnats to pollinate themselves, while sun orchids have numerous flowers that only open on sunny days.<br/><br/>Want to learn more about these alluring plants? Check out our online illustrated guide… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/orchidsguide">https://ausgeo.co/orchidsguide</a><br/><br/>#ausgeo #seeaustralia #orchids #australiannative #flowers <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #photography<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/520/753/823/000/961/original/233b3b0c7a19c559.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/520/753/619/216/502/original/85f73e88e7cff815.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/520/753/450/382/026/original/cd7321f85ccab377.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-21T11:41:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfzustp2582q5u8tv652c5pn2w62q3ckdy7hu0qzulpdwgl3ffgvgzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv7u9dpj Have you ever seen a mallee emu-wren (Stipiturus mallee)? This sweet little bird is a Triodia spinifex specialist, using the spiky, tussock-forming grass as shelter from predators and a safe site to nest and forage!<br/><br/>The mallee emu-wren was once found across mallee shrublands and heathlands, east and west of the SA–Victoria border, but land-clearing, bushfires and droughts have removed its habitat from much of its former range.<br/><br/>Learn more about this beautiful little bird and the efforts to protect it… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/malleeemuwren">https://ausgeo.co/malleeemuwren</a><br/><br/>📷 Nick Bradsworth<br/><br/>#bird #birds #birdlife #birder #birdwatching #birdwatcher #mallee #seeaustralia #australiananimals #australianbird #wren <br/>#environment #nature #wildlife #photography #biodiversity #ecology<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/396/025/787/626/107/original/8078eed08593fc2e.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-30T11:01:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2gjvq5ucx93fhcskzzhm4g8hngnlqrshp24jd2w0pyazycs3pc0qzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv89l05t The native pink mulla mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) looks even more beautiful at sunrise! 🤩<br/><br/>This splendid flower is an endemic Australian herb that thrives in arid and semi-arid conditions and is loved by our native pollinators!<br/><br/>What is your favourite native Australian plant? 🌸🌼<br/><br/>🎥 The Finn Family<br/><br/>#flower #flowers #nativeplant #desertplant #seeaustralia #garden #gardening #sunrise <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/373/394/582/258/427/original/ad01852c8d481e3b.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-10-26T11:05:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqv2q9jty932q3dqe9ph4w8ccc80zc9le2wl75tlcardm49zemlsgzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvnm3q4q It’s that time of year again – the Aussie Bird Count! 🦜🦉🦅<br/><br/>Each year, from October 14–20, BirdLife Australia hosts Australia’s biggest birdwatching and citizen science event – and you’re invited to get involved!<br/><br/>Taking part is easy; register on the Birdlife Australia website, spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space, and submit a list of the birds you see during that time! You can participate as many times as you want during the event, so be sure to get started now… <a href="https://aussiebirdcount.org.au">https://aussiebirdcount.org.au</a><br/><br/>What birds do you want to see this year? Let us know in the comments! 👇<br/><br/>🎥 IG @deepak_karra, @philipps.world.of.photography, @jeremyfilmsthings &amp; @medroaming<br/><br/>#bird #birder #birding #birdlife #aussiebirdcount #australianbirds #birdwatching #australiannativebirds #lorikeet #cockatoo #wildbird #parakeet #birdlover #birds #citizenscience <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #academia #research #academicchatter #nature #wildlife<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/305/443/803/808/676/original/b0329d90aeba0cd0.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-10-14T11:04:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9g669j49677adz0wndlhxmdjgd7y8czj5luf29hyzx8pugssnszgzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvg6uy6q No, this isn&#39;t a dragon hatchling – it&#39;s a great-eared nightjar!<br/><br/>A nocturnal species known for its haunting calls and unusual habit of incubating its eggs on the forest floor, the great-eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is a sight to behold for those lucky enough to spot one in the wild.<br/><br/>Learn more about these beautiful little birds… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/nightjar">https://ausgeo.co/nightjar</a><br/><br/>#nightjar #bird #birds #dragon #birding #birdwatching #birder #cuteanimals #nature #wildlife #fantasy #fantasycreature <br/>#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/282/815/942/635/707/original/d479d46b7ddfd2f4.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-10T11:09:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst8aql8k36v59x8j83xslhn6v744hxdfhkf0xhadgd7drzv8zv74qzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv0t0je0 This wombat is making the most of the long weekend in true blue Aussie fashion – with a day at the beach! ☀️<br/><br/>Did you know that wombats sometimes forage on the beach? They will wander the sands, snuffling about for salt marsh plants like samphire!<br/><br/>Watch our video interview with wombat expert Yolandi Vermaak to learn more about these awesome animals… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/wombats">https://ausgeo.co/wombats</a><br/><br/>🎥 IG @thereal.chickentender<br/><br/>#beach #wombat #wombats #aussieanimals #australiananimals #beachlife #cuteanimals #seeaustralia #australianbeaches #wombatwednesday <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #travel #adventure<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/271/466/057/765/781/original/1f4cb72f084021c1.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-10-08T11:03:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfzkfecy2h9lh5h4n5uu7gnr582f54cxhpe7ddqm6k8gftjzhatxgzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvwwy6u3 Australian possums are herbivores, right? Yes – well, most of the time.<br/><br/>You might be surprised to know that common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) will scavenge meat when the weather’s cold, and they’re not the only herbivores to do so!<br/><br/>Learn why these herbivores turn to an omnivorous diet in the cold weather: ausgeo.co/meateatingpossum<br/><br/>#possum #possums #australiananimals #aussieanimal #seeaustralia #cuteanimals <br/>#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biology #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist #weather<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/265/803/785/315/998/original/25b35ca121f0068a.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-07T11:03:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs02gkq6qufmpj0ewqm8pdfpj8m0mmarmz65s2k95twqr5csdnyq9czyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv5fgm0s No, these aren&#39;t abstract paintings – they&#39;re photos of the Australian landscape!<br/><br/>When water from rainfall finally reaches Channel Country, it spreads out, filling and spilling out of the previously dry beds of ephemeral creeks and streams and bringing life to whatever it touches.<br/><br/>Discover exactly how these incredible landscapes form and see more photographs… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/channelcountry">https://ausgeo.co/channelcountry</a><br/><br/>Which view is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below! 👇<br/><br/>📷 Roxy Weston<br/><br/>#landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography #abstractart #seeaustralia #australianlandscape <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #photography #travel #adventure #weather<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/237/738/809/647/818/original/3efe16b76220ef21.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/237/736/610/691/256/original/0e5c47b6bfd84772.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/237/736/378/743/958/original/fc64d490fcb30bdd.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/237/736/199/983/987/original/133497d91c7e9f2a.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-02T12:06:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv3mku6kgnglecljp4da6gnzw3u8cdmz4wmntcdj2l525f985hsagzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvr0q7ja Meet the ocean’s tiniest dolphins and the doggie squad that detects them! 🩵<br/><br/>Hector’s dolphins are as adorable as they are rare, with this special species classified as Nationally Vulnerable and the Maui subspecies ranked as Critically Endangered. Thankfully, these little dolphins are getting help from some four-legged friends – dolphin-detection dogs!<br/><br/>Learn about Hector’s dolphins and meet the adorable dog squad… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/hectorsdolphins">https://ausgeo.co/hectorsdolphins</a><br/><br/>📷 Akaroa Dolphins<br/><br/>#dolphin #dolphins #dog #dogs #dogstagram #underwater #cuteanimals #cutedogs #adorableanimals #cutenessoverload #conservation #ocean #beach <br/>#environment #globalwarming #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #biology #nature #wildlife #travel #adventure<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/209/407/062/694/743/original/7b743d76a206e311.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/209/406/711/002/193/original/4065be765a2c6137.jpg"> <br/> 2024-09-27T12:01:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz4t7vzt0xwmas25sywe5rcefqjp7642le3l992zyp6hfmk9q3hhczyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvtd6ql6 Spring has officially sprung, and this rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) is already enjoying the blooms! 🌸🩷<br/><br/>Did you know that Australia has seven species of lorikeet? No matter where you live in Australia, you will have some of these colourful little birds as your neighbours!<br/><br/>Get to know all seven of Australia&#39;s lorikeets… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/lorikeets">https://ausgeo.co/lorikeets</a><br/><br/>🎥 IG @philipps.world.of.photography<br/><br/>#bird #birds #spring #flower #blossom #blossoms #cherryblossom #lorikeet #rainbowlorikeet #australiannativebird #birder #birdwatching #birdwatcher #lorikeets <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #weather<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/067/524/473/314/841/original/5b4c4c961e17b0dd.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-09-02T12:00:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp6hkggn25v55gd5u7mh5upaxr0fd6ck8rzs8a7ece9lqmuljcltqzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvfw6ud5 Learn more about manta rays… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/mantarays">https://ausgeo.co/mantarays</a><br/><br/>Have you encountered a manta ray in the wild before? One woman did – and it led to her changing careers and launching a project to protect these ‘charismatic’ underwater flying carpets.<br/><br/>For more than a decade now, Australian marine scientist Dr Asia Haines has been an integral part of University of the Sunshine Coast’s Project Manta – a team investigating the population, biology and ecology of the enigmatic reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) in eastern Australian waters.<br/><br/>📷 Project Manta<br/><br/>#underwater #underwaterphotography #ocean #marinelife #marine #sealife #manta #mantaray #rays #fish #cetacean #whale #shark #oceanlife #paradise #seeaustralia <br/>#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/056/527/723/974/009/original/f88810a7e0d11f2b.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/056/527/522/888/627/original/f2b335fcc91a1ba6.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/056/527/360/943/538/original/0fb32a29f8d975c3.jpg"> <br/> 2024-08-31T12:02:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0fjvljcrccypjn8nux0x8x2v9eu7vswtplwm6wc2rg4jvmjzeudgzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv9k8f8w We all know giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) can display some pretty incredible patterns, but this kaleidoscope of colour is next level! 🩷<br/><br/>Cuttlefish&#39;s incredible ability to change colour, shape, and texture helps them camouflage, mate, and even hypnotise prey.<br/><br/>However, they&#39;re not the only creatures in the animal kingdom with the ability to camouflage… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/camouflage">https://ausgeo.co/camouflage</a><br/><br/>🎥 Terence Tong<br/><br/>#cuttlefish #fish #kaleidoscope #underwater #underwaterphotography #marine #marinelife #ocean #oceanlife #sealife #scuba #snorkel #diving <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/113/027/976/010/487/233/original/d34c6c284d89b7a6.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-08-26T12:00:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvjn7fqsh75p2rq5h379g097ayxsl7ql0p9et4jd32rmec4evt9jgzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv20th2s Have you ever thought about the role social media plays in the destruction of wildlife? Learn how our environment is being “liked to death”… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/socialmediaflaws">https://ausgeo.co/socialmediaflaws</a><br/><br/>Social media comes with many positives for nature, such as greater visibility and interest in citizen science and public knowledge about the species we share the planet with.<br/><br/>However, viral photos of undisturbed natural beauty can attract thousands of people, and as more people arrive, they begin destroying what they loved seeing on screen.<br/><br/>📷 Robert A. Davis<br/><br/>#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #flowers #flower #birdphotography #aerialphotography #dronephotography <br/>#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife #photography #travel #adventure<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/112/994/243/257/111/572/original/c6ddc21cdce0ff17.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/112/994/242/515/631/709/original/eb07791fc5bda5af.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/112/994/242/418/359/405/original/f1fcbf30ffe1579d.png"> <br/> 2024-08-20T12:02:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9dudtmsuu4fvscyhr6mmw989y5huh7wk0xa73nm2jkmuekym73sqzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv2nv4dr Meet the first Maugean skate hatchling born in captivity… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/maugeanskate">https://ausgeo.co/maugeanskate</a><br/><br/>The Maugean skate (Zearaja maugeana) – a species of ray – once dominated Tasmanian waters. In fact, its lineage can be traced as far back as the Cretaceous period, 66 million years ago.<br/><br/>Now classified as endangered, the ancient skate’s population has almost halved in the past decade, but scientists at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania are running a captive breeding program to save this special species.<br/><br/>📷 Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - IMAS<br/><br/>#ray #stingray #sealife #ocean #tasmania #science #conservation #wildlife #nature #endangeredanimal #maugean #maugeanskate #marine #marinelife #underwater <br/>#environment #academia #research #academicchatter #biodiversity #ecology #rewilding #biology #government #nature #wildlife #science #scientist<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/112/976/509/370/457/291/original/5cc87fe97c544919.jpg"> <br/> 2024-08-17T12:00:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsryf85pnrpdgw8kswdvf4ltdm3sp8cqv5tg5s3kp8kcj9n69e6u5szyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uvfyepcc New research reveals that the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it has been in 400 years, causing further concern about coral bleaching and the health of reefs worldwide: <a href="https://ausgeo.co/gbrhottestever">https://ausgeo.co/gbrhottestever</a><br/><br/>However, you may also have heard that coral growth is at an all-time high. Turns out both are true: <a href="https://ausgeo.co/gbrgrowthandbleach">https://ausgeo.co/gbrgrowthandbleach</a><br/><br/>📷 Craig Parry<br/><br/>#seeaustralia #coral #coralbleaching #reef #greatbarrierreef #marine #ocean #underwater #coralreef #underwater #underwaterphotography #sealife #fish <br/>#environment #globalwarming #academia #research #academicchatter #climatechange #climatecrisis #government #history #histodon #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist #weather<br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/112/943/279/610/487/461/original/74b575d2cb3869f2.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/112/943/279/485/499/571/original/b4f2e95d1842c250.jpg"> <br/> 2024-08-11T12:01:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswxndawf8jnpu6x8t94t902e0v6vmhjq9nrln2ul3hych6c7dfadgzyzxqqku2wve59k4gjcyap3wyptzvlfxlftgdpgz7x23kv0e0pt6uv9d685g What a happy little guy this quokka (Setonix brachyurus) is munching away! 🍃<br/><br/>You&#39;ve undoubtedly seen photographs and videos of these adorable marsupials hopping around, but did you know they can also climb trees?<br/><br/>Learn more about these adorable animals… <a href="https://ausgeo.co/quokkafactfile">https://ausgeo.co/quokkafactfile</a><br/><br/>🎥 Dr Dhaliwal<br/><br/>#quokka #cuteanimal #babyanimal #australiananimal #marsupial #cutenessoverload #australiananimal <br/>#environment #biodiversity #ecology #nature #wildlife<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/newsmast/media_attachments/files/112/835/717/664/130/017/original/0507799299916967.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-07-23T12:07:07Z