Isolated from the rest of the world for millions of years, Australia's wildlife is nothing short of sensational. From the arid desert of Australia's red center to the snow-covered peaks of the Alps. From the riches waiting to be discovered in the waters of Western Australia's shark coast to the lush jungles of the Daintree on the opposite side of this vast continent and the isolated rarities found only in Tasmania, Australia's national parks are home to some of the world's greatest treasures.
Isolated from the rest of the world for millions of years, Australia's wildlife is nothing short of sensational. From the arid desert of Australia's red center to the snow-covered peaks of the Alps. From the riches waiting to be discovered in the waters of Western Australia's shark coast to the lush jungles of the Daintree on the opposite side of this vast continent and the isolated rarities found only in Tasmania, Australia's national parks are home to some of the world's greatest treasures.
Whale Sharks: Why the World's Biggest Fish is in a Struggle For Survival
By Kevin Martin
Jun 14, 2018
Will space-age technology help save the largest fish on Earth – the whale shark? Despite their size, whale sharks are threatened by overfishing and the appalling practice of…
Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: What You Can Do About It
By Kevin Martin
Jun 14, 2018
Conservationists are alarmed by masses of floating plastic garbage that endanger our oceans, including one they have dubbed the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Finding new…
Certain animals evoke revulsion and fear in billions of people, from Sakhalin Island to Timbuktu, Sydney to Sarasota. What fierce creatures would you least like to encounter up…
Snakes in the Everglades! Pythons Threaten Florida's Ecosystem
By Kevin Martin
Sep 13, 2018
If you live in Florida, you probably already know from first-hand experience what I’m about to tell you. There are a lot of unusual fauna all across Florida, but the most…
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