Hi Jennifer, In the animal world we have heard about the most strange adoptions, for example a lion that adopted an antelope, a turtle that adopted a rhino baby and the list goes on. Here's a story about hedgehogs that adopted a cleaning brush as … [Read more...] about Hedgehogs (Part 2)
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More Male Crocodiles in a Warmer World?
This dominant 4.5metre male Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) resides a kilometre or so downstream from my own abode on Cooper Creek; a proximity that we never forget! It has long been known that crocodile gender is determined by temperature. … [Read more...] about More Male Crocodiles in a Warmer World?
Stern Report Reviewed
Dear Jennifer, Australia's Productivity Commission has finally reviewed the Stern Report [the report commissioned by the British government on the economics of climate change] and according to newspaper reports has attacked it for its advocacy and … [Read more...] about Stern Report Reviewed
More Global Gore-ing: Al’s Virtual World
Speaking in Davos, at the World Economic Forum, Al Gore is quoted saying, 'Climate change 'significantly worse' than feared.' Gore claims, "the climate crisis is significantly worse and unfolding more rapidly than those on the pessimistic side of … [Read more...] about More Global Gore-ing: Al’s Virtual World
AGU Climate Consensus Statement: 9 Speak for 50,000?
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) have released this statement on Climate Change: The Earth's climate is now clearly out of balance and is warming. Many components of the climate system - including the temperatures of the atmosphere, land and … [Read more...] about AGU Climate Consensus Statement: 9 Speak for 50,000?
The Azure Kingfisher
Like most birds that I see at night, this Azure Kingfisher (Alcedo azurea) was roosting strategically on the distal end of isolated vegetation, to forecast the vibrations of predators. In this instance, the climbing bamboo (Bambusa moreheadiana) … [Read more...] about The Azure Kingfisher
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
