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Blog Series: "Did you know?"
Inga
- Jul 9
- 4 min
Did you know: Australia’s Unique Flora and Fauna 🎥
Australia, often referred to as the "land down under," is a unique and diverse continent renowned for its extraordinary wildlife and...
Nhanta
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Did you know: Nature's Living Fossil - Unveiling the Mysteries of the Goblin Shark 🎥
In the depths of the ocean, where sunlight barely penetrates, lurks a creature straight out of nightmares: the goblin shark. With its...
Inga
- Dec 24, 2023
- 3 min
Did you know: Emperor Penguins are Masters of the Art of Huddling 🎥
Emperor penguins, the majestic inhabitants of the icy realms of Antarctica, have long fascinated scientists and enthusiasts alike. While...
Nhanta
- Dec 17, 2023
- 3 min
Did you know: The Echidna is Australia's Extraordinary Egg-Laying Mammal 🎥
In the vast and diverse landscapes of Australia, where unique wildlife thrives, one of the most intriguing creatures to grace the...
Nhanta
- Nov 14, 2023
- 3 min
Did you know: The Enigmatic Australian Cassowary is the Guardian of the Rainforest 🎥
Australia's tropical rainforests are home to some of the most unique and fascinating creatures on the planet, and among them stands the...
Inga
- Jul 12, 2023
- 2 min
Did you know: The Vital Role of Mangroves - Guardians of Coastal Ecosystems 🎥
Mangroves, often overlooked and undervalued, play a critical role in supporting and sustaining coastal ecosystems around the world. These...
Nhanta
- Apr 25, 2023
- 3 min
Did you Know: The Astonishing Versatility of Fungi & Mushrooms 🎥
Mushrooms are one of the most versatile and valuable organisms on the planet. They are not only a delicious addition to many cuisines but...
Nhanta
- Apr 17, 2023
- 3 min
Did you know: Butterflies Are Crucial For Ecological Balance 🎥
Butterflies are not just beautiful and delicate insects fluttering in gardens and fields. They play a crucial role in maintaining the...
Nhanta
- Mar 18, 2023
- 3 min
Did you know: Without Bees Food Production Would Be Devastated 🎥
Bees are among the most important insects in the world, and they play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem. They are essential for...
Richard
- Mar 18, 2023
- 2 min
Did You Know: The Scuba-Diving Spider
Let me tell you about one of the most fascinating creatures in the world of arachnids – the Diving Bell Spider
Inga
- Dec 3, 2022
- 3 min
Did you know: The Frilled Lizard Is The Largest Of Dragon Family Lizards In Australia 🎥
Let us introduce one of the unique wildlife species “Down Under”... The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) ist also commonly known as...
Nhanta
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
Did you know: ‘The Amazon Of Europe’ - World’s First 5 Nations Biosphere Reserve
This is a victory for nature 12 years in the making. This Reserve covering five nations has finally come to pass as a transboundary...
Inga
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Did you know: The Fascinating Daily Dance of Flowers
When the author was a child, he was intrigued by the Queensland box plant (Lophostemon confertus) growing in our backyard. He noticed its...
Nhanta
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
Did you know: The Lyrebird Imitates Sounds? 🎥
A lyrebird is either of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds that compose the genus Menura, and the family Menuridae. They are...
Nhanta
- Aug 5, 2020
- 2 min
Did you know: Nature Teaches Us To Be Humble 🎥
"Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the...
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- Apr 5, 2020
- 4 min
Did you know: Pangolins Are The Most Trafficked Mammals In The World 🎥
So, what is a pangolin? Often thought to be reptiles, pangolins are actually mammals and the only mammal that is fully covered in scales....
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- Feb 25, 2020
- 3 min
Did you know: Cats Can Improve Your Well-being 🎥
Well-being is the experience of health, happiness and prosperity. Different dictionaries show different answers, but basically the...
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- Jan 18, 2020
- 1 min
Did you know: Trees Talk To Each Other 🎥
When walking through a lush forest, have you ever wondered what is going on beneath the surface? Do trees have a secret life? Being...
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- Dec 24, 2019
- 3 min
Did you know: The Sloth Carries An Ecosystem On Its Back 🎥
Sloths are arboreal (living in trees) mammals noted for slowness of movement and for spending most of their lives hanging upside down in...
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- Aug 18, 2019
- 2 min
Did you know: The Alien World of Brine Pools 🎥
It is absolutely incredible to imagine that there are bodies of water within the sea that are saltier than the ocean itself. These brine...
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- Jul 10, 2019
- 3 min
Did you know: Help Our Environment - Nurture Beneficial Insects with Wildflowers
Having recently returned from a trip to Europe I would like to share a positive inspiration with our readers...creating a wildflower...
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- Mar 17, 2019
- 3 min
Did you know: First recorded Australian Mammal Extinct Due to Climate Change 🎥
Melomys rubicola or Bramble Cay Melomys - a small brown rat - lived and bred for generations over thousands of years on a sandy bank in...
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- Dec 13, 2018
- 3 min
Did you know: The Octopus is a Smart, Mysterious Creature of the Sea 🎥
The octopus is considered the most intelligent of all invertebrates. Increasingly scientific studies confirm that they are sentient...
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- Oct 21, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know: Another threatened Australian Species - the “Powerful Owl” 🎥
There is something magical and mysterious about owls. They have been held in special regard by both ancient and modern cultures,...
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- Oct 14, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know: The Platypus is a Unique Australian Species 🎥🎥
Platypus can be found along Australia's eastern coastal areas in small streams, quiet rivers and bodies of freshwater. Along with...
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- Sep 25, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know: The Ducks that live in Tree Hollows 🎥
Ducks are normally found on water, so you might be curious as to why some ducks can be seen roosting in trees at a certain time of the...
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- Sep 16, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know: The Australian Numbat - another Endangered Species 🎥
The numbat is a small endangered marsupial animal native to parts of Australia and is an omnivorous animal. But it’s diet primarily...
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- Sep 1, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know: Acting as Honorary Woodpecker - the “Aye-aye” of Madagascar 🎥
Aye-ayes can be found only on the island of Madagascar. This rare endangered species may not look like primates at first glance, but they...
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- Aug 7, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know: The Dance of the Honey Bee 🎥
Language is considered to be a distinctive human phenomenon, but there is another creature that communicates in a extraordinary way: the...
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- May 21, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know: Bird Calls That Cannot be Traced by Predators
When danger threatens an animal, particularly one that lives in a group, it is faced with a dilemma: does it raise the alarm and thereby...
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- Mar 4, 2018
- 3 min
Did you know? Flying foxes are Major Pollinators of Eucalyptus and Rainforests in Australia
Without Them, Entire Ecosystems will Collapse. The Flying foxes or Pteropus (scientific name) are not only intelligent, remarkable and...
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- Feb 24, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know? Thieving Bowerbirds go Courting 📽
Bowerbirds from Australia and New Guinea use twigs and leaves to build structures known as “bowers”. Unlike nests, bowers are more...
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- Feb 14, 2018
- 2 min
Did you know? Some Primates build Nests 📽 📽
Birds are not the only creatures that build nests. Many primates retreat into a cosy nest at night - some even have daytime sleeping...
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