Neil Hewett, Cooper Creek Wilderness, The Daintree, Nth Queensland, emailed this picture of a lichen spider, See Spider (40 kbs). It came with the note, "If only humankind would blend with the natural landscape with a little more discretion." And … [Read more...] about Lichen Spider
Plants and Animals
Whales, Dugongs & The Blue Pool
The Indigenous community in south-east Queensland is divided over dugong hunting. According to ABC Online today, Three Indigenous groups in north Queensland have agreed to stop traditional hunting for dugongs. The landmark agreement has been … [Read more...] about Whales, Dugongs & The Blue Pool
Wolves in Yellowstone National Park
This will be my third post in a row with a US theme or author. But I just have to share the photos by Joel Sartore at this site http://www.joelsartore.com/gallery/index.asp . The 'fragile nature' gallery has my favourites but it takes a while to … [Read more...] about Wolves in Yellowstone National Park
Cane Toads Threaten WA?
I received the following email from someone looking for advice: "I rarely get involved in environmental causes but I think this one is worth it because the opportunity seems to be now or never. The consequences of cane toads don't seem to be life … [Read more...] about Cane Toads Threaten WA?
Whales & Climate Change
As Environment Minister Ian Campbell laments the playing of politics at the International Whaling Commission meeting in Ulsan (South Korea) today, I wish we had a better idea how population numbers of the different whale species are fairing - and … [Read more...] about Whales & Climate Change
Noongars Knew Best
The following essay is from, and by, David Ward of Western Australia. Thanks David. Before Europeans arrived, Noongar people managed our south-west dry forests and woodlands very well without fire trucks, water bombers, helicopters, television … [Read more...] about Noongars Knew Best
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
