There is a campaign to 'save the albatross' at www.savethealbatross.net . The website includes bits of information on the biology of these birds including that there are 21 different species with a mostly southern hemisphere distribution, that the … [Read more...] about Save the Albatross
Plants and Animals
Reconciling with the Murray River
I lived for the first six years of my life in a mud brick house up the hill a bit from a creek in the Northern Territory. I remember the water as black and very deep. I remember as a child jumping as far into the middle of that creek as I could, … [Read more...] about Reconciling with the Murray River
Polar Bear Politics: Misrepresenting the Nature of One Smart Bear
Does the end ever justify the means? Some activists concerned about global warming, and who want the rest of the world to be as concerned as they are, recognise people care about polar bears and want to exploit them as a 'victim' of climate change. … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Politics: Misrepresenting the Nature of One Smart Bear
Australia Scuttles Opportunity for Whale Management Plan: Dr Graham Hall
A new NGO called Species Management Specialists (SMS) has criticised Australia’s stance at the International Whaling Commission and called for a resumption of negotiations to complete a commercial whaling management regime. Following is their media … [Read more...] about Australia Scuttles Opportunity for Whale Management Plan: Dr Graham Hall
Who Should Look After the World’s Whales?
The next International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting is planned for St Kitts in the Caribbean from June 16 to 20. Rumor has it that the meeting will mark a change in the balance of power at the IWC from the antiwhaling to the prowhaling … [Read more...] about Who Should Look After the World’s Whales?
Kangaroo: Not Yet a “Smallgood”
Interestingly, 60-70% of kangaroo meat harvested in Australia, goes to feed cats and dogs. Of that used for human consumption, 70% is exported, mostly to Russia. It seems there is little demand in Australia for this low fat, and dare I suggest … [Read more...] about Kangaroo: Not Yet a “Smallgood”
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
