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... that the Australian moth Abantiades latipennis (pictured) is well-adapted to surviving clearfelling and thrives in regrowth forests? (2009-06-10)
... that if an Abbott's Booby (juvenile pictured) falls to the ground, it will starve unless it can catch the wind and take off again? (2012-04-13)
... that Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze' (pictured), a rare red-flowering form of Acacia, was discovered by bushwalkers in Australia in 1995? (2010-08-27)
... that the belah can be found with bimble box, black gidyea, brigalow, nealie, boonaree and wilga? (2012-01-09)
... that the foliage of the coast myall (pictured) can produce cyanide when cut? (2011-11-17)
... that Acacia cultriformis (pictured) is so named for the resemblance of its foliage to knives? (2014-10-06)
... that the threatened sandpaper wattle (pictured) is extinct at the site it was first collected? (2014-05-20)
... that 98 species of bug have been recovered from sally? (2011-08-23)
... that the zig-zag wattle (pictured) is so named for its zig-zag stems? (2012-05-08)
... that the Sydney green wattle can grow to 8 metres (26 ft) tall in five years? (2014-07-21)
... that the vulnerable shrub Acacia pubescens, once grown at the Château de Malmaison, is threatened by housing development around Sydney? (2012-05-12)
... that the golden wattle (pictured) was proclaimed the floral emblem of Australia on 1 September 1988, and in 1992 this date was formally declared "National Wattle Day"? (2014-09-24)
... that the seed pods of Acacia ramulosa resemble horse tails? (2018-11-12)
... that the wattle Acacia riceana, native to Tasmania, was named after the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time of its discovery? (2012-09-23)
... that the bark of the lancewood (pictured) smells like violets when cut or exposed? (2019-02-23)
... that the seeds of Acacia tenuissima (pictured) were used by Indigenous Australians to make damper? (2018-11-16)
... that the Southern black bream (pictured), a species endemic to Australia valued for its flavorsome and moist flesh, has a high tolerance to salinity and is of possible use for inland aquaculture in saline dams? (2007-10-16)
... that although technically edible, the fruit of Acronychia laevis (pictured) have been said to taste like turpentine? (2010-07-03)
... that hairy aspen is from the citrus family? (2010-12-02)
... that the queen ant of the Acropyga acutiventris carries a mealybug Xenococcus annandalei in her jaws on her nuptial flight? (2011-04-22)
... that the specific name of the small shrub Adenanthos cacomorphus, meaning 'ugly form', relates to its allegedly "misshapen" pollen grains? (2010-03-28)
... that Adenanthos cuneatus has been called Sweat Bush, from the alleged propensity of horses to break out in a sweat after eating it? (2010-03-24)
... that the rare Fitzgerald Woollybush is found along with the barrel cone bush, claw flower, and dwarf sheoak in the Fitzgerald River National Park? (2010-11-17)
... that the oval-leaf adenanthos is known from only three populations covering less than 0.31 km² (77 acres) in Fitzgerald River National Park? (2013-08-11)
... that Adenanthos eyrei was formally named after Edward John Eyre, the first explorer known to have visited the only place where this Western Australian shrub has been found? (2010-11-26)
... that the specific name of Adenanthos macropodianus refers to it only being found on Kangaroo Island? (2010-03-27)
... that 500 kilometres (310 mi) separates populations of the shrub Adenanthos oreophilus? (2010-11-25)
... that the giant maidenhair fern (pictured) of eastern Australia may reach 2 m high, rather than the 10 to 45 cm height of the commonly cultivated maidenhair? (2010-07-29)
... that the white waratah, mountain and Mueller's geebungs are three members of the protea family found only in Tasmania? (2012-09-28)
... that the Australian tree Agathis atropurpurea is known as the black kauri or the blue kauri because of the colour of its bark? (2012-09-26)
... that when food is scarce, the agile wallaby will feed on seeds it finds in bird droppings? (2014-08-13)
... that an entomologist cried "Aha!" when he discovered a new genus of Australian wasp, and that became its name? (2017-12-27)
... that the population of the endangered sea snake Aipysurus fuscus is thought to have declined by at least 70% between 1998 and 2013? (2017-05-06)
... that the cicada Abricta curvicosta of eastern Australia is known as the floury baker from its appearance of being dusted with white powder? (2009-08-21)
... that the ghost jellyfish may have a goose barnacle hanging from its bell and little fish swimming among its tentacles? (2015-07-28)
... that the joey of the allied rock-wallaby leaves the pouch at six to seven months and is fully weaned when nearly a year old? (2015-09-13)
... that the male alligator pipefish keeps developing eggs in a brood pouch on his abdomen? (2014-11-04)
... that the bark of the stringybark she-oak is shaggy? (2012-01-22)
... that the endangered tree Allocasuarina portuensis is only known from suburban Nielsen Park in Sydney? (2011-03-17)
... that there are more plants of Alloxylon flammeum (pictured) in cultivation than there are in the wild in its native Queensland? (2012-04-16)
... that the Dorrigo waratah and its relatives have had red terminal flowers for over sixty million years? (2011-09-17)
... that young shoots of the ornamental Australian tree Alphitonia excelsa give off an odour of sarsaparilla when broken? (2008-04-28)
... that the bark of Alphitonia petriei gives off a strong smell of liniment or oil of wintergreen when bruised or cut? (2011-01-15)
... that fragments of veil patches of the mushroom Amanita ananiceps can litter the ground around it? (2014-03-03)
... that the Australian mushroom Amanita ochrophylla has an odour reminiscent of ants? (2013-03-04)
... that the Port Jackson glassfish gets its common name from its transparent body? (2015-05-06)
... that Macleay's glassfish (pictured) is partly transparent? (2019-01-28)
... that the teddy bear bee (pictured) of eastern Australia is covered with orange-brown fur? (2009-10-03)
... that all Barrier Reef Anemonefish are born sexless and develop into males, and only become females if they rise to the top of the hierarchy? (2007-01-16)
... that the mistletoe species Amyema congener of eastern Australia can grow on non-native peach, plum and pear trees? (2011-11-21)
... that the chalcid wasp Anaphes nitens is used to control the gum tree snout beetle? (2015-08-10)
... that blackfellows hemp is associated with turpentine? (2011-12-17)
... that the flowers of the rough-barked apple (pictured) are visited by flying foxes and jewel beetles? (2012-04-02)
... that the flowers of the dwarf apple attract a wide variety of beetles? (2012-12-17)
... that the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw (pictured) is the floral emblem of the state of Western Australia? (2007-03-01)
... that Anisomeles malabarica plants are defended from unwanted foragers by carpenter bees? (2021-06-08)
... that the scallop Annachlamys flabellata (shell pictured) often exhibits protandric sex reversal, changing sex as it grows? (2012-01-16)
... that the gold Christmas beetle is prized by collectors? (2017-12-24)
... that the brown Christmas beetle can eat eucalyptus leaves to the point of defoliating the tree? (2015-12-25)
... that the once-common King Christmas beetle has all but vanished from the Sydney region? (2015-12-25)
... that the Tasmanian laurel (pictured) can flower in autumn after flowering in spring? (2016-04-12)
... that the crinoid Aporometra wilsoni broods its young in cavities in the feathery pinnules on its arms? (2019-04-29)
... that the rainforests of eastern Australia harbour such trees as the yellow satinheart, five-leaf bonewood, northern yellow boxwood, shiny-leaved condoo, yellow bulletwood and veiny lace-flower? (2010-12-17)
... that the call of the white drummer is amplified by its sac-like tympal covers? (2013-08-13)
... that the scientific name of the common Australian garden fungus Aseroë rubra (pictured) means 'red disgusting juice'? (2008-01-18)
... that bird's nest ferns (pictured) grow in trees? (2011-12-04)
... that the effect the berries of pine heath (pictured) had on the Grey Currawong made one observer wonder if they were narcotic? (2010-05-01)
... that the rare and endangered Broad Leaved Whitewood (pictured) of eastern Australian rainforests is a member of the soapberry family? (2010-07-17)
... that the Atherton oak and red bopple nut of Queensland, and the Chilean hazel of Chile are relatives of the macadamia which produce edible nuts? (2010-06-08)
... that the Australian rainforest (and garden) plants Narrow-leaved-, Brown, and Native Gardenias of the genus Atractocarpus have fragrant flowers, much like the more familiar Common Gardenia? (2009-08-30)
... that Christmas spiders are so named because they are found during summer? (2014-12-25)
... that the adult tapeworm Australamphilina elongata is found in freshwater turtles, but how its eggs emerge from the host's body cavity is unknown? (2018-06-13)
... that the plumage of the Australasian darter (pictured) absorbs water to reduce the bird's buoyancy and allow it to swim submerged? (2016-04-30)
... that Australasian gannets (example pictured) established a breeding colony on Young Nick's Head after being attracted there by decoy birds and pre-recorded calls? (2018-12-28)
... that the fish known as the snapper (Chrysophrys aurata; pictured) in Australia and New Zealand does not belong to the snapper family of tropical fish? (2006-07-26)
... that the range of the Australian blenny may expand southwards due to increased temperatures and climate change? (2010-04-15)
... that the southern boobook (pictured) is so named for its two-toned call? (2014-08-23)
... that the Australian plague locust can form swarms infesting areas up to 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi)? (2008-12-14)
... that the Australian raven (pictured) is the commonest crow-like bird in urban Canberra, Sydney, and Perth? (2014-11-03)
... that the whitefin, Cook's, Australian reticulate, spotted, leopard-spotted, painted, flagtail, speckled, saddled, and narrowbar swellsharks were all scientifically described in 2008, more than doubling the number of species in the genus Cephaloscyllium (example pictured)? (2010-02-25)
... that Figaro was brought back in 2008 for the Australian and northern sawtail catsharks? (2010-10-17)
... that the Australian swellshark (pictured) can survive out of water for more than a day? (2009-09-14)
... that the Australian White Ibis (pictured) has invaded Sydney and other urban centres of Australia's east coast since 1978, and is now commonly seen in parks and garbage dumps? (2008-06-19)
... that Austroboletus mushrooms (Austroboletus occidentalis pictured) can be distinguished from other boletes by their pitted stems? (2015-07-22)
... that the native wisteria of eastern Australia is a food source for pencilled blue and narrow-banded awl caterpillars? (2011-08-31)
... that the cap of the Australian mushroom Cortinarius australiensis can reach 30 centimetres (12 in) across? (2015-06-22)
... that fungi of the mycorrhizal genus Austropaxillus (A. infundibuliformis pictured) are closely related to the brown rot genus Serpula? (2013-06-08)
... that Austroplatypus incompertus forms colonies in the heartwood of some Eucalyptus trees and was the first beetle recognized as eusocial? (2010-11-03)
... that the greatest number of known species of marine fungi are found growing on mangroves including Api Api Putih and Bakau Putih? (2012-02-16)
... that baked beans have hairy eyes and iridescent antennae? (2012-12-13)
... that the flowers of the parasitic plant Balanophora fungosa smell like mice? (2015-01-24)
... that the Banksia menziesii (pictured), named after 18th-century physician and naturalist Archibald Menzies, is also known as the Firewood Banksia for its burning properties and abundancy? (2006-06-21)
... that the heathland shrub Banksia paludosa (pictured) is pollinated by sugar gliders and brown antechinus? (2011-05-12)
... that the Banksia series Spicigerae is a taxonomic series of Banksia characterized by cylindrical inflorescences? (2006-07-16)
... that Banksia aemula (pictured) is thought to have inspired "Banksia Men" – the villains in the children's story by May Gibbs? (2010-06-07)
... that the flowers of Banksia alliacea smell of onions? (2017-07-21)
... that 17 species of slime mould (myxomycetes) have been isolated from the bark of the tree Banksia attenuata (pictured)? (2010-12-02)
... that the critically endangered shrub orange dryandra is known from an area of less than 4.5 square kilometres (1.7 sq mi) in Western Australia? (2017-07-22)
... that the furry flower spikes of Banksia baueri take up to six months to develop? (2013-05-08)
... that the old flower spikes of Banksia benthamiana (pictured) may contain up to 130 follicles (seed pods)? (2009-06-06)
... that the shrub Banksia blechnifolia got its name because its leaves resembled those of ferns? (2018-02-20)
... that the flower spikes of Banksia burdettii (pictured) can contain over 900 individual flowers each? (2015-08-27)
... that the flower spikes of Banksia lemanniana, Banksia caleyi (pictured) and Banksia elderiana hang upside down rather than erect like most other Banksia species? (2010-05-10)
... that Banksia candolleana shrubs have been estimated at 1000 years old? (2011-05-10)
... that the seed of the Australian plant Banksia canei (pictured) requires stratification (keeping at 5 °C for 60 days) before germination? (2011-05-07)
... that the Australian plant Banksia coccinea is grown commercially in South Africa, North America, New Zealand, and Israel as a cut flower crop? (2014-04-25)
... that local aborigines would squat over burning cones of Banksia dentata (pictured) to treat diarrhea? (2012-12-04)
... that seed of the flowering shrub Banksia dryandroides made its way from King George Sound to the United Kingdom, before it was finally described from plants growing in Bayswater, a London suburb? (2010-01-27)
... that over 99% of the flower heads of the shrub Banksia elegans set no seed? (2013-04-28)
... that Banksia epica is named after two epic journeys the first by Edward John Eyre in 1841 to cross the Nullarbor and the second by John Falconer in 1986 to collect specimens from the same area? (2006-09-01)
... that Banksia hookeriana plants are larger when they grow on road verges? (2017-07-10)
... that the nectar of the hoary banksia turns olive green and then black with age? (2012-12-03)
... that the tennis ball banksia (pictured) is so named for its inflorescences which look like tennis balls? (2010-03-08)
... that the Rose-Fruited Banksia is so named because its fruiting bodies resemble roses made of wood? (2006-08-15)
... that Banksia lindleyana goes by the common name of "Porcupine Banksia"? (2009-03-25)
... that the flower spikes of Banksia media (pictured) are pollinated by honey possums? (2014-04-04)
... that there were only 61 known plants of the endangered shrub Banksia montana in the wild in 2004? (2014-05-03)
... that the larger of two varieties of Banksia oblongifolia (pictured) described in 1987 was called minor? (2012-03-27)
... that at 13 years, the tough, leathery leaves of the shrub Banksia petiolaris (pictured) are the longest lived of any flowering plant thus far recorded? (2009-12-15)
... that Banksia plagiocarpa was undescribed for 112 years after it was first collected? (2011-09-03)
... that the flower spikes of Banksia praemorsa (pictured) can reach 27 cm (11 in) high? (2014-05-06)
... that tangled honeypots can be found in kwongan? (2013-05-08)
... that while searching for French zoologist Claude Riche, lost in Western Australia, botanist Jacques Labillardière collected the first specimens of Banksia repens? (2009-12-30)
... that the Australian plant Banksia saxicola has been cultivated outdoors in the Netherlands and United Kingdom? (2013-04-27)
... that over half the population of the rare wildflower Banksia scabrella are found on road verges? (2010-04-27)
... that the flower spikes of Banksia sceptrum (pictured) take six to seven months to develop? (2016-03-10)
... that the River Banksia (Banksia seminuda) was originally considered a subspecies of the Swamp Banksia (Banksia littoralis), as they share many similar characteristics? (2006-07-10)
... that whole populations of Banksia speciosa (pictured) have perished from Phytophthora cinnamomi dieback in Western Australia? (2013-05-05)
... that the yellow nectar of the western Australian wildflower Banksia sphaerocarpa congeals to a thick, olive-green mucus? (2010-01-23)
... that the Hairpin Banksia spike (pictured) contains over 1,000 individual flowers around a central woody axis? (2006-06-14)
... that the rare Banksia verticillata (pictured) is threatened by three fungi – aerial canker, dieback and honey mushroom? (2009-12-29)
... that Banksiamyces is a fungus that grow on the dead "cones" of Banksia species? (2010-03-01)
... that the leaves of two species of the fossil plant genus Banksieaeformis resemble those of the living Banksia serrata? (2014-05-24)
... that the jellyfish Bazinga rieki was named in part for the catchphrase uttered by Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory? (2013-08-09)
... that the range of freshwater snail Beddomeia waterhouseae consists merely of a small tributary in Tasmania? (2021-08-05)
... that mountain rockets (pictured) are found in alpine and subalpine parts of Tasmania? (2013-04-10)
... that Australian biologist Lee Berger identified Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis as being responsible for the decline and extinction of hundreds of amphibian species? (2020-01-05)
... that the fruit of the apple dumpling was one of the first bushfoods to be commonly eaten by Europeans in Australia? (2007-07-19)
... that the black-spotted whipray (pictured) was at first thought to be the same as the brown whipray, which itself was at first thought to be the same as the honeycomb stingray? (2010-09-11)
... that the chicks of the Australian Little Bittern are covered with orange-buff down and are fed by regurgitation by both parents? (2009-10-10)
... that the scientific name of the black-backed butcherbird (pictured) translates as "mental noisy bird"? (2014-08-17)
... that the larger and more distinctively coloured female Black-breasted Buttonquail mates with multiple male quails, who in turn incubate the eggs? (2008-09-06)
... that the Black Currawong (pictured) of Tasmania has been observed covering itself with wet yellow clay for a 'dirt bath'? (2010-07-02)
... that although the black grasswren was discovered in 1901, its nesting habits remained unknown for nearly one hundred years? (2016-11-08)
... that over several million years, the insectivorous Melithreptus have diversified into foliage browsers like the Black-headed and Western White-naped, and bark foragers such as the Black-chinned and Brown-headed Honeyeater (pictured)? (2010-07-30)
... that the Black Honeyeater (pictured) eats charcoal from the ashes of campfires in Australia's outback? (2010-05-21)
... that the main pollinators of the winter bell (pictured) are the singing honeyeater and the red wattlebird? (2020-01-25)
... that the blind cave eel (pictured) is the longest cavefish in the world? (2022-05-31)
... that the blind shark (pictured) and the bluegrey carpetshark close their eyes when taken out of the water? (2010-02-11)
... that there are only 136 hectares of the endangered Blue Gum High Forest of the Sydney Basin Bioregion left? (2012-05-21)
... that while both the Blue Mountain and the southern water skink produce live young, the latter can manipulate the sex of its offspring? (2015-09-25)
... that the Australian Blue Ant is not an ant at all, but a large solitary wasp? (2005-06-19)
... that the Blue-winged Kookaburra (pictured) of northern Australia is also known as the Howling Jackass? (2009-12-31)
... that the blue-winged parrot (pictured) is one of three species of parrot that make regular yearly migrations over a sea or ocean? (2017-02-01)
... that despite its name, the edibility of the rhubarb bolete (pictured) is unknown? (2009-09-23)
... that Boronia imlayensis is found only on one ridgetop in Mount Imlay National Park in far southern New South Wales? (2010-05-13)
... that to the speakers of the Ngan’gityemerri language, the flowering of the red-flowering kurrajong marks the time that freshwater crocodiles are laying eggs? (2016-12-02)
... that the extinction of the Bramble Cay melomys was described as the first for a mammal species due to anthropogenic climate change? (2019-07-20)
... that botanist Leonard John Brass was born and died in Australia, served in the Canadian Army, became an American citizen and did most of his fieldwork in New Guinea? (2007-04-12)
... that the introduction of the brown quail into New Zealand may have contributed to the extinction of that country's native quail? (2015-08-17)
... that sexual size dimorphism in the Brown Songlark is among the most pronounced in any bird, with males as much as 2.3 times heavier than females? (2007-06-07)
... that Ferdinand von Mueller named the rainforest proteaceae genera Buckinghamia, Cardwellia, Carnarvonia, Hicksbeachia and Hollandaea in honour of British Secretaries of State for the Colonies? (2013-04-27)
... that the ivory curl tree can grow 30 m (100 ft) tall in its natural rainforest habitat? (2013-03-27)
... that the Aborigines regarded the corms of the Bulbine Lily (pictured) as the sweetest of the Australian lily-like plants to eat? (2009-12-28)
... that Mount Burbidge in Namadgi National Park was named for Australian botanist Nancy Tyson Burbidge, who was instrumental in lobbying for the foundation of the park? (2006-07-31)
... that the Bright Copper, Fiery Copper and Clouded Footman can be found on the prickly box in Australia? (2011-09-22)
... that the Flying Duck Orchid (pictured) was first collected in 1803 at the site of the present day Sydney Opera House? (2010-11-07)
... that although the bird of paradise fly was first described from an Angophora tree, it is quite likely that this is not the insect's host plant? (2020-02-10)
... that the common soft bracken of eastern Australia is not actually a bracken, but a member of a tree fern family? (2010-07-18)
... that indigenous people of Broome used a concoction of the bark of the native orange to treat animal bites and stings? (2012-12-15)
... that Capricorn Silvereyes are not only socially, but also genetically, monogamous? (2010-10-09)
... that botanist Allen Lowrie wrote three volumes dedicated to the carnivorous plants of Australia? (2012-05-08)
... that although the slender devil's twine looks and behaves like dodder, it is a laurel? (2011-08-14)
... that a prostrate cultivar of the swamp she-oak was named for its resemblance to Cousin Itt? (2016-05-19)
... that the leaves of the Port Arthur plum smell like stale cabbage when crushed? (2012-09-25)
... that in 2020, scientists confirmed that the southern greater glider (pictured), northern greater glider and central greater glider were not one species as had previously been believed? (2021-09-19)
... that the wax flowers of eastern Australia are members of the citrus family, while those from the west are of the myrtle family? (2010-10-05)
... that the Channel-billed Cuckoo (pictured) of Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia is the world's largest brood parasite? (2008-03-12)
... that despite being described in 1840, the chestnut-backed buttonquail was only confirmed in Queensland in 2020? (2022-04-20)
... that the Christmas Island flying fox matures more slowly than nearly all other bats? (2019-12-25)
... that dead yellow patches in suburban Australian lawns are often the work of Christmas beetle larvae? (2005-12-23)
... that the establishment of a secondary population of Christmas white-eye has reduced its risk of extinction? (2019-12-24)
... that the blue bottle fly (Calliphora vicina), the green bottle fly (Lucilia illustris), the hairy maggot blowfly (Chrysomya rufifacies), the black blow fly (Phormia regina) and the coffin fly (Megaselia scalaris) are useful tools to forensic entomologists in determining the time of death of a corpse? (2008-03-24)
... that the leech Chtonobdella limbata (example pictured) can survive months without any water by entering an inanimate state? (2025-04-06)
... that the intense fumes emitted by the crushed leaves of the so-called headache vine (pictured) cause one to feel like his head is "exploding" ... making him forget all about his headache? (2016-10-23)
... that in 1781 both a Dutch zoologist and a Swedish naturalist described the transverse ladybird (pictured)? (2012-02-05)
... that the indigenous people of northern Australia ate the flowers of the kapok bush? (2018-06-22)
... that cockroach racing started in Australia in 1982, and is also held at the Loyola University Maryland, under the name "Madagascar Madness: The Running of the Roaches"? (2013-04-15)
... that the genus Comesperma contains such plants as the Broom Milkwort (pictured), pink matchheads and love creeper? (2011-04-26)
... that the Australian creeping plant Commelina cyanea (pictured) is known as scurvy weed as early settlers ate it to ward off scurvy? (2011-04-28)
... that the Australian kerrawang, which is a shrub, should not be confused with the kurrajong, a tree, or the currawong, a sombre-plumaged bird resembling a crow? (2010-07-29)
... that like other bronzewing pigeons, the Common Bronzewing releases a milky substance from its crop to feed its young? (2007-06-24)
... that the Common Diving-petrel is almost indistinguishable from the South Georgia Diving-petrel, which can dive to at least 48.6 m (159 ft)? (2011-06-16)
... that there are 21 endemic Australian stingarees, including the brown, circular, common, Coral Sea, greenback, Kapala (pictured), lobed, masked, mitotic, patchwork, sandyback, sparsely-spotted, spotted, striped, wide, and eastern, western and yellow shovelnoses? (2010-09-19)
... that smokebushes get their name from the resemblance of their flowers to smoke arising from the plant? (2016-01-25)
... that the tiny rare green Mystery Orchid, Cooktownia robertsii, was named after Cooktown and its discoverer, Lewis Roberts, and is the only member of the genus Cooktownia? (2009-06-12)
... that a monster was discovered in 1980 in the Great Sandy National Park in Queensland, Australia? (2015-10-31)
... that the Australian subterranean termites Coptotermes acinaciformis and Coptotermes frenchi can both cause substantial damage to timbers in buildings? (2014-04-03)
... that the tall everlasting daisy (pictured) can grow to 2 m (7 ft) high? (2012-03-28)
... that the button everlasting of eastern Australia can resprout and flower 16 weeks after a bushfire? (2013-05-25)
... that both species of Corroboree frog are critically endangered? (2004-10-29)
... that the mushroom Cortinarius archeri is featured on the cover of the book Fungi of Southern Australia? (2010-02-24)
... that the Australian mushroom Cortinarius erythraeus is covered in slime? (2016-06-05)
... that the truffle-like species C. argyrionus, C. basorapulus, C. caesibulga, C. cinereoroseolus, C. kaputarensis, C. maculobulga, C. nebulobrunneus, and C. sinapivelus, all newly described in 2010, are known only from New South Wales? (2012-10-03)
... that the dark purple Cortinarius kioloensis mushroom turns red when potassium hydroxide is applied to it? (2016-06-19)
... that Cortinarius metallicus got its name from its bluish metallic sheen? (2018-02-03)
... that applying potassium hydroxide to the blue and yellow Australian mushroom Cortinarius rotundisporus will turn it pinkish-purple? (2009-02-17)
... that Cortinarius sublargus mushrooms appear in burnt areas after bushfire? (2016-06-16)
... that the Windswept Helmet-orchid of Macquarie Island is threatened by rabbit digging and seal wallowing? (2010-07-31)
... that the yellow bloodwood (bark pictured) tends to grow on the western slopes of plateaus and escarpments? (2011-09-08)
... that the squirrel glider and yellow-bellied glider feed on the sap of the pink bloodwood directly from an incision in the trunk? (2011-10-30)
... that Cossinia trifoliata trees endemic to New Caledonia have become vulnerable to extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's 1998 assessment? (2014-01-02)
... that at an estimated 4 metres (13 ft), Cratochelone is the largest of the three extinct protostegid sea turtles found in Australia? (2011-09-06)
... that natural interbreeding between the banded stingaree (pictured) and the yellowback stingaree represent one of the few known cases of hybridization in cartilaginous fishes? (2009-03-30)
... that the starfish Cryptasterina pentagona and Cryptasterina hystera are believed to have diverged from a common ancestral line a few thousand years ago? (2013-06-06)
... that the orchid dupe wasp ejaculates visible amounts of semen as it tries to copulate with flowers of the leafless-, large- and tartan- (pictured) tongue orchids, which it mistakes for a female wasp? (2010-11-24)
... that Ctenomorphodes chronus (pictured) is an Australian stick insect that resembles an eucalyptus twig, and the female lays 3-mm elliptical eggs that resemble plant seeds? (2009-08-15)
... that although the seeds of Cycas rumphii contain a toxic glucoside, they can be made edible by pounding, washing and cooking? (2010-12-12)
... that the call of the male Cyclochila australasiae cicada (pictured) can reach 150 decibels? (2009-04-09)
... that Cygne blanc, a white-berried seedling of Cabernet Sauvignon, has been touted as the "first truly Australian grape variety"? (2013-06-16)
... that bear's ears grow on the ground in New South Wales? (2010-08-05)
... that the myrtle orange is a fungus? (2013-03-02)
... that Dampiera linearis (pictured) is a suitable plant for hanging baskets? (2015-06-05)
... that skippers, lycaenids and honeybees visit the flowers of Dampiera purpurea? (2011-11-29)
... that the rusty silky oak had different everyday and taboo names in the local Dyirbal language? (2014-06-08)
... that jewel beetle larvae live in galls on the stems of the Australian shrub Daviesia corymbosa? (2011-12-13)
... that devito and schwarzenegger are two Australian peas? (2022-01-02)
... that despite reaching 25 metres (82 ft) high in nature, Decaspermum humile (pictured) has potential as an indoor or tub plant? (2010-08-10)
... that the cucumber orchid and straggly pencil orchid can hybridize when they grow together? (2018-12-25)
... that the beech orchid was first scientifically described in The Sydney Morning Herald? (2019-01-09)
... that the sting of the rainforest shrub Dendrocnide moroides can cause severe and prolonged pain and has been reported to kill dogs, horses and humans? (2006-08-08)
... that the Desert Tree Frog is one of Australia's most widely distributed frogs? (2006-08-30)
... that the genus name of the commonly grown Australian garden plants Dianella caerulea and D. tasmanica is derived from the goddess Diana? (2009-10-18)
... that the native Australian longhair plumegrass has become naturalised in Hawaii? (2012-05-27)
... that the fruit of the rainforest tree Dysoxylum pettigrewianum (pictured) provides food for Metallic Starlings and cassowaries, and the leaves are eaten by Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo? (2011-08-22)
... that the male tropical rockmaster (pictured) can be distinguished from the male sapphire rockmaster by the size of the blue spots on the underside of its abdomen? (2012-04-26)
... that the orchid Dipodium variegatum forms symbiotic relationships with fungi of the genus Russula? (2014-02-01)
... that young fronds of the prickly rasp fern are pink-tinged? (2012-02-01)
... that Doryphora sassafras (pictured) of southeastern Australia gains its name from the similarity of the odour of its leaves to that of the Sassafras of eastern North America? (2009-09-02)
... that the extinct Australian dromornithids, which included the largest birds known, are related to ducks and geese? (2005-09-28)
... that the Western Australian carnivorous plant Drosera derbyensis was first found by Allen Lowrie near the Boab Prison Tree just outside of Derby? (2010-02-12)
... that the Western Australian carnivorous plant Drosera erythrorhiza was split into four related subspecies in 1992? (2009-03-01)
... that Drosera falconeri (pictured) is one of the few carnivorous plants that grow in alkaline soils? (2010-03-20)
... that the tuber of Drosera gigantea, one of the largest carnivorous sundew species, can be a metre below the ground? (2009-08-18)
... that a subspecies of the carnivorous plant Drosera stolonifera has only been collected from the summits of two mountains, Bluff Knoll and Toolbrunup in Western Australia? (2009-02-05)
... that the Western Australian Drosera stolonifera species complex was split into six related species in 2005? (2009-02-07)
... that the Western Australian carnivorous plant Drosera zonaria was first witnessed flowering in 1954, 106 years after it was described as a new species? (2009-03-07)
... that the Drummond Nature Reserve named after botanist James Drummond has 439 species of vascular plants? (2008-09-04)
... that Suzanne Duigan was a botanist who specialised in palynology, particularly the study of fossil pollen? (2016-03-13)
... that the Dusky Robin (pictured) was known as "Stump Robin" by early settlers in Tasmania due to its penchant for perching on fenceposts and stumps? (2010-07-20)
... that Dusky Woodswallows roost together in large flocks during the breeding season to protect their young from predators? (2007-04-20)
... that Dwyer's Snake is only weakly venomous and coils into a ball when threatened? (2008-09-07)
... that the Latin meaning of rostrata is 'beaked', suggesting that the eastern shovelnose ray was named after its triangular snout? (2021-07-15)
... that the Eastern Spinebill of Australian forests has adapted to urban gardens and can feed from Fuchsias as well as native banksias and grevilleas? (2007-07-02)
... that newly moulted eastern swamp crayfishes move into deeper water, presumably to avoid being cannibalized? (2014-11-14)
... that the Eastern Whipbird (pictured) of the Australian wet forests is so named for its loud call which resembles the cracking of a whip? (2007-06-02)
... that the eucalyptus El Grande, Australia's largest tree, was killed by forestry officials by mistake? (2011-02-26)
... that the common name Emu-wren of the Southern, Rufous-crowned and Mallee Emu-wrens comes from their emu-like tail feathers? (2010-09-14)
... that Endiandra introrsa, commonly known as Dorrigo Plum or Red Walnut, is neither a plum nor a walnut but a member of the laurel family? (2010-06-14)
... that the Blacktail triplefin blenny's species name, bahasa, refers to the official language of Indonesia? (2011-11-18)
... that the mushroom Entoloma austroprunicolor of Tasmania's wet forests changes from bluish-purple, to reddish purple, to purplish grey as it ages? (2009-10-17)
... that the Tasmanian mushroom Entoloma mathinnae is named after a 19th-century indigenous Australian girl? (2012-09-27)
... that the yellow-green mushroom Entoloma rodwayi of wet forests in Tasmania turns a vivid blue-green upon drying? (2009-10-16)
... that the Ediacaran organism Eoandromeda may represent the earliest animal fossil unless it turns out to be an alga? (2008-11-02)
... that Victoria became the first Australian state to adopt a floral emblem when it adopted the pink heath, a form of Epacris impressa? (2014-07-12)
... that the Australian heathland shrub Epacris obtusifolia (pictured) was first cultivated in the United Kingdom in 1804? (2011-10-11)
... that Dysoxylum parasiticum was named in the mistaken belief that it was parasitic? (2014-03-16)
... that among the threats facing the "critically endangered" freshwater crayfish Euastacus dalagarbe are domestic livestock and cane toads? (2019-04-22)
... that a field study found that koalas prefer the blue-leaved stringybark (pictured) but only when it grows on shale-based soils? (2010-04-18)
... that the black gum is threatened by global warming as it is largely restricted to frost hollows? (2012-03-31)
... that the new bark of Eucalyptus alba is pink? (2014-05-10)
... that white box are used for railway sleepers and fences in Australia? (2013-06-16)
... that most of the habitat of the vulnerable tree Eucalyptus benthamii has disappeared under Warragamba Dam or been cleared? (2011-09-19)
... that the bangalay (pictured) can live for 600 years and its base can reach six metres (20 ft) in diameter? (2012-02-02)
... that the Dawson river blackbutt indicates sodic soil? (2012-12-18)
... that the strong, dark red timber of the Australian hardwood tree the Narrow-leaved Ironbark was used in Elizabeth Farm, Australia's oldest surviving European dwelling? (2009-06-26)
... that the tallest specimens of Eucalyptus deanei (pictured) are over 70 m (230 ft) high? (2012-03-13)
... that the type specimen of Eucalyptus denticulata was only collected in 1989? (2012-09-08)
... that the thin-leaved stringybark is so named as the bark fibres can be peeled off the trunk in strings? (2011-09-13)
... that Wollemi Stringybark, a tree that grows to 45 metres (148 ft) high northwest of Sydney, remains officially undescribed? (2011-06-20)
... that common names for Eucalyptus exserta include Queensland peppermint, bendo, and messmate? (2018-09-15)
... that the snap and rattle tree (pictured) is native to Australia? (2017-05-15)
... that Eucalyptus grandis (pictured) seedlings can put on seven metres (23 ft) of growth in their first year? (2011-10-25)
... that the woollybutt is useful in the production of honey and railway sleepers? (2011-09-11)
... that the Blue Mountains Ash (pictured) has a corky wooden skirt that helps it resist fire? (2011-09-15)
... that the leaves of the grey gum (bark pictured) are a staple food of the koala? (2011-09-09)
... that koalas eat the leaves of the eucalyptus tree known as the Red Mahogany? (2009-08-30)
... that fewer than 1000 mature plants of the endangered rose mallee remain in the wild? (2012-08-03)
... that Eucalyptus robusta (pictured) is planted to drain swamps in Uganda? (2012-04-20)
... that the flowers of the Sydney blue gum are eaten by the grey-headed flying fox? (2011-12-31)
... that the Noongar used the Eucalyptus wandoo tree (woods pictured) as a medicine and ointment? (2023-06-20)
... that with 1,000 or more legs, Eumillipes persephone (example pictured) is the first known "true" millipede? (2022-01-02)
... that the flower chafer species Eupoecila australasiae (pictured) gains its common name of 'fiddler beetle' from its violin-shaped markings? (2009-06-04)
... that the leafhopper species Eurymela distincta (pictured) is often accompanied by ants that eat its sugary excrement? (2017-05-05)
... that female Exoneura robusta, a species of Australian "reed bee," will often co-found a new colony with other unrelated females? (2015-10-10)
... that Macleay's Spectre (pictured) is a stick insect that grows up to 20 cm (8 inches) long? (2008-08-16)
... that the "Cuddle with a Koala" experience at Featherdale Wildlife Park was stopped in 1988 when New South Wales law was changed to restrict koala handling? (2021-07-23)
... that the rough leaves of Australian fig species Ficus coronata (pictured) have the texture of sandpaper? (2008-07-11)
... that indigenous peoples in the Northern Territory of Australia would toss fruit of the river fig into rivers to attract turtles? (2019-02-05)
... that coral cores from Flinders Reef capture environmental changes caused by the use of nuclear weapons? (2022-08-24)
... that the rainforest tree Flindersia xanthoxyla, used for making coaches and cabinets, is a member of the citrus family Rutaceae? (2010-06-24)
... that the flora of Western Australia (floral emblem pictured) comprises 9437 native vascular plant species of 1543 genera within 226 families? (2008-10-21)
... that Fontainea venosa is a vulnerable rare plant in Australia? (2021-06-07)
... that the Forest Kingfisher (pictured) of Australian forest and Melaleuca swampland, burrows its nest in termite mounds in trees up to 12 metres (39 ft) above the ground? (2008-05-30)
... that the freshwater whipray is the only Australian stingray restricted to fresh and brackish water? (2010-01-17)
... that Arses lorealis is the scientific name for a bird commonly known as the Frill-necked Monarch? (2009-05-31)
... that Australian aborigines ground the red berries of the Rough Saw-sedge to make flour? (2010-05-09)
... that the sharp saw-like edges of the native Australian red-fruit saw-sedge can cut the hands of careless handlers? (2012-05-28)
... that the tubers of the Potato Orchid taste of beetroot? (2011-10-13)
... that the berries of the alpine waxberry are eaten by lizards and ground weta? (2012-03-18)
... that while the wilga is a valued fodder tree of rural Australia, it is not known why sheep like some trees and not others? (2011-03-24)
... that the critically endangered Tuncurry midge orchid is threatened by rabbits and urban developments? (2018-02-15)
... that the Australian Giant burrowing frog does not croak, but rather hoots like an owl? (2005-08-02)
... that controversial American entomologist Alexandre Arsène Girault once described a new species of wasp from the planet Jupiter? (2011-12-08)
... that cheese trees grow in New South Wales and Queensland? (2009-04-01)
... that the northern white beech is actually a member of the mint family? (2010-08-21)
... that goanna oil was sold amongst early European settlers of Australia as a panacea much like snake oil was in the Old West? (2004-11-08)
... that golden ghost crabs (pictured) are one of the main predators of endangered sea turtles in Western Australia? (2013-11-29)
... that the golden-headed cisticola (pictured) has been described as the "finest tailor of all birds"? (2019-02-13)
... that Goodenia paniculata can grow in acidic soils with pH as low as 2.5? (2012-12-16)
... that Gossia acmenoides (scrub ironwood) is named in honour of ex-Queensland Premier Wayne Goss? (2010-04-07)
... that the Macleay's Swallowtail (pictured) is one of the most widely distributed Swallowtail butterflies in Australia? (2009-11-10)
... that the Green Rosella (pictured) of Tasmania was mistakenly believed by Johann Friedrich Gmelin to have originated from New Caledonia and named accordingly? (2008-07-08)
... that the greeneye spurdog, Sydney skate, grey skate and whitefin swellshark are at risk of extinction by trawling, according to a 2021 report? (2021-04-07)
... that Grevillea cyranostigma from Carnarvon National Park in Queensland was named for Cyrano de Bergerac? (2011-07-29)
... that foliage from the Australian rainforest tree Grevillea baileyana was used in the floral arrangements handed to medal winners at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney? (2011-11-22)
... that a mixture of bark and crushed leaves of Grevillea heliosperma was used to wash sores by local indigenous people? (2013-04-28)
... that the prickly foliage of Grevillea juniperina (pictured) makes it a good shelter for birds in the garden? (2014-10-14)
... that Grevillea laurifolia was so named for the resemblance of its leaves to those of laurel? (2014-05-16)
... that the green spider flower was the first grevillea known to science? (2013-07-05)
... that the leaves of Grevillea pteridifolia were used by Groote Eylandt indigenous people as stuffing for emu meat, and by early settlers as stuffing for pillows? (2013-05-15)
... that the rare Grevillea shiressii is only found along two tributaries of the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney? (2013-01-27)
... that the vulnerable Queensland shrub Grevillea venusta (pictured) is an easily-grown garden plant and parent of cultivars G. 'Fire Sprite' and G. 'Orange Marmalade'? (2008-09-08)
... that the call of the Grey Currawong gives rise to its vernacular name of 'Clinking Currawong' in Tasmania, and 'Squeaker' in Western Australia? (2010-04-13)
... that the Gulf Snapping Turtle was described as "Australia's first living fossil freshwater turtle, an extant population of a Pleistocene taxon"? (2010-01-11)
... that the fruit bodies of the Australian secotioid fungus Gymnogaster boletoides will turn bright blue when injured or bruised? (2011-05-10)
... that the leaves of the button grass Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus have the lowest recorded phosphorus content of any plant species? (2010-06-24)
... that symptoms of envenomation can appear within twenty minutes of being bitten by a southern tree funnel-web (pictured)? (2013-09-13)
... that the venom of the Darling Downs funnel-web spider becomes more toxic in the early summer when male spiders are roaming looking for a mate? (2013-09-07)
... that the venomous spider Hadronyche macquariensis was only described in 2010? (2013-11-07)
... that the female Blue Mountains funnel-web spider is possibly more poisonous because it injects more venom? (2013-09-11)
... that the bootlace tree and bootlace oak are found across Australia's dry interior? (2010-05-30)
... that the foliage of the cauliflower hakea is so prickly that gloves are recommended when collecting seed? (2018-11-15)
... that the leaves of the scallop hakea cup the stem and the axillary flowers? (2016-01-06)
... that Stinking Roger can be found east of Albany to Esperance and beyond? (2010-05-22)
... that the endangered shrub Hakea dohertyi has a range of only 18 square kilometres within Australia's Kanangra-Boyd National Park? (2012-05-01)
... that the gum from the Australian shrub Hakea gibbosa was investigated as an additive for sustained-release tablets? (2013-02-12)
... that the plant Hakea macraeana was first described in The Australian Journal of Pharmacy? (2011-09-23)
... that the shrub Hakea pulvinifera (pictured) was first described in 1962, believed extinct in 1971, and rediscovered in 1988? (2018-12-16)
... that the Australian native Dagger Hakea is an effective plant for sheltering small birds such as the Superb Fairy-wren, especially in the natural landscaping style of gardening? (2007-07-16)
... that the purple eagle ray was named after Ronald Hamlyn-Harris, director of the Queensland Museum? (2018-08-02)
... that the seed pods of Hardenbergia comptoniana (flowers pictured) make an audible 'pop' as they release the seed? (2018-01-29)
... that the Heard Shag is a bird with a black crest, pink feet, orange caruncles and blue eye-rings? (2009-02-24)
... that the Noisy Pitta (pictured) uses an anvil when it feeds on the giant panda snail? (2012-12-16)
... that there are around 100 species of Helicia (H. glabriflora pictured) found from Sri Lanka and China to Australia? (2013-05-23)
... that the wild population of the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater comprises fewer than 100 birds and is largely restricted to the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve? (2009-09-14)
... that the semaphore crab is the most abundant crab species in mangroves on Australia's east coast? (2010-04-27)
... that the razor grinder (pictured) of eastern Australia is so named because its call is reminiscent of a metal grinder? (2013-08-18)
... that the flowers of Hibbertia dentata (pictured) are visited by hoverflies? (2015-04-22)
... that Hirtodrosophila mycetophaga mate on bracket fungi, selectively choosing those with a lighter surface to enhance the visibility of their courtship displays? (2019-12-18)
... that up to 167 small bivalve shells, Entovalva nhatrangensis, have been found living inside the oesophagus of a brown sandfish? (2012-05-16)
... that the small tree Homalanthus nutans is a pioneer species, readily colonising disturbed ground? (2021-10-29)
... that Fred Humphreys attempted to photograph every species of Banksia, but died before the resulting book was published? (2012-11-17)
... that the number of recognized species of palm trees in the genus Hydriastele has jumped from 9 to 48 in the last four years? (2008-03-28)
... that the rare mushroom Hygrocybe aurantipes (pictured) was first collected in suburban Sydney's Lane Cove National Park and may be threatened by water pollution and weeds? (2008-04-22)
... that the waxcap mushroom Hygrocybe austropratensis (pictured) has been declared an endangered species by the Government of New South Wales? (2008-07-31)
... that the endangered Hygrocybe lanecovensis is only known from Lane Cove Bushland Park in suburban Sydney? (2013-06-11)
... that Australia's most threatened butterfly is confined to a native range of less than 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi)? (2024-07-14)
... that the meat of the slipper lobster Ibacus peronii (pictured) is considered inferior to that of the Moreton Bay bug because it sometimes tastes of garlic? (2010-09-17)
... that a myth from Choiseul Island has a man who betrayed a tribal chief punished by suffocation by the flatulence caused by the people around him eating the kernels of the Tahitian Chestnut tree? (2010-11-20)
... that interbreeding with dingoes (pictured) can even occur with dogs that were acquired by their owners to specifically kill dingoes? (2009-07-05)
... that some species of Iridomyrmex ants have a symbiotic relationship with caterpillars? (2007-04-16)
... that the Australian shrub Isopogon anemonifolius (pictured) was first cultivated in the UK in 1791? (2016-01-26)
... that the Australian shrub Isopogon anethifolius is named for the resemblance of its leaves to dill? (2013-02-21)
... that Isopogon ceratophyllus (pictured) is known as the wild irishman and horny conebush? (2016-01-17)
... that the wildflower Isopogon latifolius (pictured) is the showiest of the drumstick genus Isopogon? (2016-01-20)
... that Isopogon mnoraifolius was named for the resemblance of its foliage to a menorah? (2018-01-24)
... that Ixodes tasmani makes a type of cement to help it to suck blood? (2021-12-22)
... that Jack jumper ant workers are gamergates? (2015-11-10)
... that the Western Australian pipe lily grows readily in cultivation? (2015-03-29)
... that the Kunjin virus, which can be transmitted by mosquitoes and may cause encephalitis in humans, is named for an Indigenous Australian clan living near where the virus was first isolated? (2009-08-16)
... that the white kunzea was among the first Australian plants introduced to cultivation in England? (2008-02-20)
... that the scientific collections of Jacques Labillardière (1755–1834) were seized by the British in 1793 as spoils of war, but were returned after lobbying by Sir Joseph Banks? (2005-06-07)
... that the term mountain devil refers both to Lambertia formosa (pictured) with its devil-head fruits, as well as the lizard Moloch horridus? (2010-04-28)
... that velvet bushes can be slender, shrubby, drooping or rusty (pictured)? (2010-08-31)
... that the name of the newly defined genus of macadamia-like trees, Lasjia, is derived from the initials of Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson? (2013-04-16)
... that the Western Australian shrub Lechenaultia biloba is renowned for its vivid blue flowers? (2015-01-20)
... that the Western Australian shrub Lechenaultia formosa is renowned for its red, orange, or yellow flowers? (2015-01-13)
... that the lemon-bellied flyrobin occasionally catches and eats insects that are one-sixth of its length? (2017-01-22)
... that the variable saw sedge is food for caterpillars of the moth genus Elachista? (2011-08-18)
... that the black under-wing markings of the Letter-winged Kite (pictured) resemble an M or W? (2010-05-27)
... that the leaves of the beard-heath Leucopogon amplexicaulis surround the stem? (2011-12-13)
... that Ukrainian naturalist, lecturer, artist and author John Lhotsky was credited as the first discoverer of gold in New South Wales? (2009-06-29)
... that the call made by Limnodynastes dorsalis, a frog species in Western Australia, is similar to the sound of a plucked banjo string? (2008-11-02)
... that the Tooth-billed Catbird uses the leaves of the Big-leaved Bollywood (pictured) on its display court floor? (2010-08-12)
... that little egrets have a diet of mainly fish, but they also eat amphibians, small reptiles, mammals and birds, as well as crustaceans, molluscs, insects, spiders and worms? (2015-11-08)
... that the Little Wattlebird lacks the wattles which characterise the wattlebirds? (2009-01-27)
... that Lomatia fraseri can have leaves of markedly different shapes on the same plant? (2014-09-27)
... that in New South Wales, the mountain beech can hybridise with the native holly and the crinkle bush? (2012-12-25)
... that the cut flowers of the crinkle bush can attract and kill flies when kept indoors? (2011-09-25)
... that the guitar plant of Tasmania is so named for the shape of its fruit? (2015-01-09)
... that no type specimen of the Lord Howe Island Pigeon exists, as it was described from a painting (pictured) by George Raper? (2008-12-17)
... that, unlike the drab-coloured wrens of the Northern Hemisphere, the fairywrens of Australasia can be Purple-crowned, Orange-crowned, White-shouldered, or ... Lovely (pictured)? (2010-09-21)
... that giant kelp (pictured) can grow as much as two feet per day, making it the fastest-growing organism on Earth? (2009-07-16)
... that the graceful parasol (pictured) is typically found in eucalypt forest and subtropical rainforests? (2015-11-11)
... that the Black Kangaroo Paw (Macropidia fuliginosa; pictured), is a plant native to Western Australia and survives being burned to the ground? (2007-10-04)
... that the red nose-like structure of the cherrynose cicada contains muscles that help it suck xylem out of trees? (2013-12-02)
... that Macrozamia riedlei (pictured), a favoured food plant of southwest Australians, was responsible for the accidental poisoning of some early European explorers? (2019-01-08)
... that the steamship SS Makambo was built in Scotland, caused an environmental disaster on Lord Howe Island by introducing Black Rats there, and was sunk by a British submarine? (2009-04-19)
... that the Mangrove Robin (pictured) consumes a significant amount of crab in its diet, in addition to its primary prey of insects? (2014-01-19)
... that the honeyeaters of the genus Manorina (Noisy Miners pictured) have a pale patch of skin behind their eyes giving them a cross-eyed look? (2012-01-09)
... that the peppermint stick insect possesses an aposematic coloration and a robust chemical defense mechanism? (2021-01-25)
... that the scarlet honey myrtle, an ornamental garden shrub, is from the same genus as the punk tree? (2011-06-02)
... that the presence of prickly-leaved paperbark can indicate saltier areas in wallum heath? (2012-12-14)
... that Melaleuca trichophylla (pictured) can flower prolifically in cultivation? (2015-04-05)
... that Wilson's honey myrtle (pictured) flowers less in humid areas? (2015-05-03)
... that ants are the main pollinators of jam tarts (example pictured)? (2025-01-04)
... that Mertens' Water Monitors are threatened by poisoning from eating Cane Toads? (2010-01-19)
... that the Severn River heath-myrtle is found only along a single ridge? (2015-11-13)
... that the Australian pea flower Mirbelia rubiifolia was cultivated in Hammersmith in England as early as 1792? (2010-08-26)
... that male eastern mouse spiders often fall into swimming pools while looking for a mate? (2013-09-19)
... that Mogurnda adspersa (pictured), a species of fish once thought to be extinct, was rediscovered in 2002? (2015-02-18)
... that Morelia spilota spilota, the Diamond python, of East Gippsland live at the highest altitude of any python? (2008-10-28)
... that Many-coloured, Splendid (pictured) and Elegant Parrots inhabit Australia's southern hinterlands? (2010-05-07)
... that because their range is the southernmost of all rainbowfishes, Australian rainbowfish can tolerate low winter temperatures of 10 to 15 °C (50 to 59 °F)? (2010-05-03)
... that the Australian bush fly is responsible for the Aussie salute? (2010-06-07)
... that Anthony Musgrave, the son of Anthony Musgrave, was related to Anthony Musgrave? (2013-04-24)
... that Mycena nargan was so named because its white speckles were like the eyes of the mythical nargun of Australian aborigines? (2009-10-31)
... that the pointed boobialla can be found in rainforest or wet eucalyptus forest in eastern Australia? (2010-09-24)
... that the water milfoil species Myriophyllum variifolium provides shelter for fry when planted in an aquarium? (2015-04-17)
... that William Anderson, a surgeon and naturalist aboard Captain James Cook's HMS Resolution, wrote in 1777 that the Tasmanian Inchman had an "almost intolerable" bite? (2009-08-26)
... that the ant species Myrmecia inquilina does not have a worker caste, and is parasitic on M. nigriceps and M. vindex colonies? (2015-12-08)
... that the Australian Jumper Ant Myrmecia nigrocincta is an accomplished jumper with leaps ranging from 3 to 4 inches (76 to 102 mm)? (2014-03-17)
... that a chance encounter with a railway official owning a pet parrot unknown to science led to the discovery of the Naretha bluebonnet? (2015-05-20)
... that bark extracts of Leichhardt trees (pictured) can be used to stun fish and make them easier to catch? (2011-05-12)
... that ancestors of the fishtail oak of North Queensland diverged from the South American genus Roupala around 30 million years ago? (2013-01-15)
... that Hyrtl's catfish has been found in waters as warm as 38 °C (100 °F)? (2016-03-06)
... that the head of the passerine bird, the Noisy Friarbird (pictured), is mostly bare of feathers? (2008-11-06)
... that although the extinct Norfolk Island Boobook was last sighted in 1996, its genes live on in the hybrid descendants of the last living female bird? (2009-04-12)
... that although the Norfolk Island Pigeon was hunted to extinction by humans, its first hunters disappeared from Norfolk Island before it did? (2008-12-14)
... that the Northern Barred Frog of Australia (pictured) has a tadpole which reaches 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length? (2006-09-10)
... that no more than 250 mature northern river sharks are estimated to live in the wild? (2010-01-15)
... that the northern rosella (pictured) was previously known as the smutty rosella? (2017-10-19)
... that French botanist Jacques Labillardière's Novae Hollandiae plantarum specimen, published in 1804–1806, was the first major scientific study of Australia flora? (2009-02-19)
... that weaver ants (pictured) were being used to control citrus pests in China as early as 304 A.D.? (2017-02-11)
... that daisy bushes can be downy, viscid, twiggy, or clammy? (2016-11-22)
... that the Olive python, Australia's second largest snake, can eat prey as large as a wallaby? (2008-02-21)
... that South East Forest National Park in the southeastern corner of New South Wales is a haven for the uncommon Olive Whistler (pictured) and endangered Smoky Mouse? (2011-05-23)
... that the ghost fungus (pictured) from southern Australia is so named as it is bioluminescent? (2007-05-05)
... that in June 2022, a neurosurgeon found a roundworm in someone's brain? (2023-10-22)
... that drunk rabbits up to 30 m (98 ft) high are found in Queensland rainforests? (2013-04-11)
... that fossil leaves almost identical to those of the Australian rainforest tree Orites excelsus (pictured) have been found in New Zealand? (2012-05-15)
... that the ornate rainbowfish can survive in water as acidic as orange juice? (2019-08-14)
... that the inland free-tailed bat can survive the most extreme range of body temperatures of any mammal known? (2018-03-20)
... that the Australian Pacific blue-eye was described from a specimen taken to Vienna? (2015-03-17)
... that the Australian Pale-headed Rosella (pictured) is partial to seeds of the introduced Scotch Thistle and Rough Cockleburr, as well as the native River Red-gum and tea tree? (2009-06-13)
... that the Pale-yellow Robin (pictured) uses the prickly Lawyer Vine as a nesting site and for nesting material? (2008-06-09)
... that Pandorea "Golden Showers" is a yellow-flowering variety of the Australian native plant the Wonga Wonga Vine? (2008-09-26)
... that the Paperbark Flycatcher never uses the "scissors-grinding" call of the closely related Restless Flycatcher? (2011-06-10)
... that Parsonsia straminea was initially named to honour mathematician and botanist Israel Lyons? (2016-03-09)
... that the young of the tiny starfish Parvulastra parvivipara are cannibals? (2013-05-28)
... that young Parvulastra vivipara live inside their mother and eat each other? (2018-04-23)
... that eastern Australia has a purple flag? (2015-03-25)
... that the pebble-mound mice of northern Australia construct mounds of stones around their burrows up to 10 m² in area? (2010-01-26)
... that in 1953, zookeepers accused Penelope the platypus at the Bronx Zoo of "posing as an expectant mother just to lead a life of luxury on double rations"? (2023-06-11)
... that the slender knotweed is eaten by people in Africa in times of famine? (2016-03-05)
... that the Australian plants Persoonia adenantha and P. chamaepeuce were described by a Czech and Polish botanist, respectively? (2018-01-23)
... that the Mittagong- and Bargo geebungs can be found on road verges? (2015-11-30)
... that the geebungs of the eastern states of Australia can be narrow-leaved, lance-leaved, broad-leaved (pictured), prickly, prostrate, or stiff? (2011-03-13)
... that the wheatbelt shrub Persoonia coriacea can have naturally twisted leaves? (2013-04-21)
... that the Western Australian shrubs Persoonia elliptica (pictured) and Persoonia saccata are known as snottygobbles? (2018-01-31)
... that aborigines applied leaves of Persoonia falcata to circumcision wounds? (2013-02-11)
... that the hairy geebung (pictured) is endangered by too frequent fires? (2012-09-01)
... that the bark of the laurel geebung was used by aborigines to toughen fishing lines? (2015-12-01)
... that the Persoonia longifolia (pictured), known as the Upright Snottygobble, is a species of tall shrub characterised by its distinctive flakey paper-like dark red bark? (2006-07-05)
... that Persoonia media (pictured) can range from a 30 centimetres (12 in) shrub to a 25 metres (82 ft) tree? (2015-03-17)
... that the creeping geebung of southwestern Tasmania generally grows to around a metre across but only 4-5 cm high? (2016-02-02)
... that the myrtle geebung is a food item for native bees, currawongs and possibly kangaroos and possums? (2011-09-28)
... that the total known population of the critically endangered shrub Persoonia pauciflora is within 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) of the type specimen? (2017-06-30)
... that the rare Persoonia procumbens (pictured) has potential as a rockery plant? (2018-01-17)
... that the type specimen of Persoonia terminalis (pictured) was collected 3.4 km (2.1 mi) south of the Torrington pub in New South Wales? (2015-12-16)
... that the fruit of Australian rainforest plant the long-leaved bitterbark (pictured) open explosively, throwing out parts as far as four metres away? (2010-08-14)
... that Petalura hesperia dragonflies lay their eggs along stream margins because their larvae are semi-aquatic? (2010-01-08)
... that male Coastal Petaltails have unique, bright orange anal appendages called 'petaltails' that are believed to be used to attract a mate? (2009-12-15)
... that the seeds of Petrophile pulchella can be found germinating in bushland up to 700 days after bushfire? (2011-12-11)
... that the easy-to-grow swamp orchid Phaius australis (pictured) of eastern Australia is endangered with extinction? (2010-07-14)
... that the eggs and young of the Pheasant Coucal (pictured) are predominantly cared for by the male parents? (2012-07-30)
... that the flathead gudgeon can be distinguished from the dwarf flathead gudgeon by its larger size and gill openings, and stripes on its sides? (2015-05-05)
... that the Australian common Leaf curling spider is unusual in that pairs cohabit in the same leaf, though at opposite ends, even before mating at maturity? (2008-03-12)
... that the songs of the Pied Butcherbird (pictured) have inspired and been incorporated into musical compositions of Henry Tate, Olivier Messiaen, Elaine Barkin, John Rodgers, and John Williamson? (2011-12-22)
... that the Pilbara Toadlet has recently been identified as a new species using DNA analysis? (2011-08-02)
... that Pindan woodland in Western Australia was described by scientist and explorer Knut Dahl as a “crippled forest”? (2010-04-15)
... that the pineapplefish (pictured) is also known as the "port-and-starboard light fish", because the two luminescent organs on its head resemble ship navigation lights? (2009-03-21)
... that the Australian native apricot is also known as gumbi gumbi or cumby cumby? (2012-05-03)
... that the juvenile leaves of Placospermum coriaceum are up to 90 cm (35 in) long? (2013-04-17)
... that the specific epithet of Platycephalus endrachtensis is from an old word for Australia? (2021-12-17)
... that the fruit of the Blush Condoo are eaten by the Wompoo Fruit Dove and the Topknot Pigeon? (2010-08-20)
... that Pleistodontes froggatti, the fig wasp that pollinates the Moreton Bay fig, was intentionally introduced into Hawaii in 1921? (2008-07-14)
... that the Plumed Whistling Duck (pictured) eats by cropping vegetation rather than diving in water, as other ducks do? (2008-07-26)
... that Pollanisus nielseni, a moth of Western Australia with brilliantly shiny wings, was given its species name in 2005 as a tribute to Ebbe Nielsen, a noted Danish entomologist? (2010-11-01)
... that the original specimen of the mauve splitting waxcap, a fungus from eastern Australia, found its way from Melbourne to Budapest but disappeared during the First World War? (2008-04-19)
... that Ludwig Preiss collected the first specimen of the Western Swamp Tortoise in 1839, but no further collections occurred until 1953? (2007-02-07)
... that the ant tribe Prionomyrmecini has two members, the genus Prionomyrmex, which is extinct, and Nothomyrmecia, which is critically endangered? (2016-01-11)
... that Prodromus Entomology was the first book about Australia containing plates engraved in Australia? (2009-11-25)
... that the Victorian Christmas bush is a member of the mint family? (2015-12-25)
... that the mintbush Prostanthera stenophylla grows in sandstone pagodas? (2011-10-09)
... that when large numbers of the sap-feeding redeye cicada gather on a tree their waste products may fall in a constant shower? (2009-08-23)
... that the Australian cicada Psaltoda plaga is commonly known as the "black prince"? (2009-08-10)
... that five-fingered jack and the tender brake are actually species of fern? (2010-07-30)
... that flying fox teeth are used as currency on Makira? (2018-08-19)
... that the nymph of the feather-legged assassin bug is able to ambush and kill ants that are larger than itself? (2015-08-09)
... that the horticultural varieties of Ptilotus nobilis include 'Passion', 'Poise' and 'Purity'? (2011-09-28)
... that the Purple-crowned Lorikeet is colloquially known as the "Zit Parrot" from its shrill tsit call? (2008-07-26)
... that the bite of the pygmy copperhead is potentially fatal if untreated? (2021-06-13)
... that the grey possumwood can be a desirable garden plant on account of its flowers? (2016-07-11)
... that the branching worm living inside a sponge is unlikely to be able to sustain itself solely through what it eats? (2017-09-16)
... that the endangered spiny gardenia has been threatened by the development of banana plantations and the Pacific Highway? (2010-06-12)
... that the bite of the red-bellied black snake can result in necrosis, and has been known to require amputation of an affected finger? (2019-01-20)
... that the adult (pictured) and juvenile specimens of the Red-capped Parrot were so different that its discoverer Heinrich Kuhl gave it the specific name spurius, meaning "illegitimate"? (2009-09-26)
... that the repertoire of the Australian passerine, the Red-capped Robin includes "tinkle" and "blurt" calls? (2007-06-08)
... that red-collared lorikeets sometimes appear drunk at the end of the dry season in Darwin? (2019-03-09)
... that the red-naped snake is a small, venomous snake and is listed as threatened in Victoria? (2014-11-13)
... that the call of the Red-necked Avocet (pictured) has been likened to a dog barking? (2012-06-22)
... that the red-tailed tropicbird (pictured) eats mainly flying fish and squid? (2018-04-07)
... that the largest native land slug species in Australia is the red triangle slug, which can be yellow, cream, pink, red, grey or olive green (pictured)? (2009-03-06)
... that since the introduction of antivenin in 1956, only one person has died from the bite of the Australian red-back spider, a cousin of the black widow? (2004-06-15)
... that the ground-dwelling redthroat bird can imitate the sound of a crested pigeon in flight? (2017-06-24)
... that the plant genus Regelia is named after the 19th-century Russian botanist Eduard August von Regel and is found only in Australia? (2008-12-01)
... that the fish Echiodon rendahli has a portion of its intestine protruding from its belly, so that while living inside sponges it can defecate outside its shelter without being exposed to outside dangers? (2006-07-12)
... that the honeycomb stingray (pictured) has expanded its range into the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal? (2009-04-13)
... that Rhodactis howesii, a sea anemone-like corallimorph, is eaten by the Samoans but can prove fatal if consumed raw? (2011-04-12)
... that the purple scale predator is native to Australia but was first described from a Californian specimen? (2018-01-21)
... that the species name of the ringed brown snake means "well-behaved" and has been linked to its reluctance to bite people? (2017-11-15)
... that the cave-nesting rockwarbler has also been called the "hanging dick" because of its nest? (2019-07-14)
... that the Roper River Scrub-robin being listed as extinct may be "a case of mistaken locality or a hoax"? (2012-03-19)
... that in spite of its similar appearance to the European Robin, the colourful Rose Robin (pictured) of southeastern Australia is more closely related to the crow family? (2008-05-07)
... that the Rufous Songlark (pictured) is an Australian songbird that sometimes ends up as roadkill? (2008-08-21)
... that Rufous Whistler birds, unlike all other Whistler birds, never forage on the ground but high up in trees or other high places? (2007-06-27)
... that Sam the koala rose to fame when a video of her rescue from the 2009 Victorian bushfires was distributed across the internet? (2009-02-20)
... that the Saw-shelled Turtle is one of the few native Australian animals which successfully prey on the introduced poisonous Cane Toad? (2010-08-07)
... that the horse fly Scaptia beyonceae was named after singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles because of its striking golden behind? (2012-01-15)
... that the nest of the Scarlet Honeyeater (pictured) is a tiny cup of shredded bark bound with spiders' webs? (2007-06-08)
... that Scarlet Robins (male pictured) defend a territory not only from rivals of their own species but also from those of the related Flame Robins? (2009-03-06)
... that fluffy bums suck on passion vine juice? (2009-05-04)
... that the sittellas (pictured) of Australasia were once thought to be nuthatches but are now considered their own family? (2008-07-03)
... that sheep grazier Thomas Gibson Sloane was an expert on tiger beetles? (2013-04-24)
... that eating the smooth toadfish (pictured) can be fatal? (2015-04-08)
... that the Gunai indigenous people of Gippsland practiced controlled burning to induce the edible kangaroo apple to grow and bear fruit? (2010-07-27)
... that the Sooty Oystercatcher (pictured) forages for two hours on either side of low tide? (2012-09-08)
... that Southern Beekeeper's Nature Reserve had no official name when it was gazetted in 1979, but had been used for beekeeping for generations? (2016-02-26)
... that there are only around 30 southern corroboree frogs in the wild? (2022-05-02)
... that it is uncertain where adult speartooth sharks (pictured) live, as none have been captured? (2010-09-23)
... that the venom of the speckled brown snake is 1.6 times more toxic than that of the Indian cobra? (2018-09-29)
... that the Splendid Fairy-wren (pictured) of Western Australia is more closely related to the Crow than the original European Wren? (2007-06-05)
... that the spotted blue-eye (pictured) has been found in water of pH 3.68 to 9.4? (2015-03-31)
... that prey of the spotted wobbegong (pictured) have been known to approach its mouth and nibble on its tentacles? (2019-02-27)
... that the juvenile leaves of the Australian Queensland rainforest tree Stenocarpus cryptocarpus reach 115 cm long, but the adult leaves only 14 cm long? (2010-01-12)
... that the shrub Stirlingia latifolia is commonly known as "Blueboy" because wall plaster turns blue if made using sand taken from where the plant occurs? (2007-09-09)
... that the striated thornbill (pictured) often hangs upside-down while foraging? (2017-02-21)
... that the Striped Honeyeater's primary food source is insects, not honey or nectar? (2011-10-06)
... that the Strong-billed Honeyeater (pictured) actually eats more insects than honey? (2010-07-04)
... that S. graminifolium was one of only four Stylidium species collected by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander from Botany Bay in 1770 on their voyage to Australia with James Cook? (2007-04-08)
... that pink beard-heaths blossom around Sydney in spring? (2011-08-10)
... that the Eastern Bettong eats native cranberries? (2011-08-21)
... that male surf bream become female after the spawning season? (2015-10-12)
... that researcher Günther Theischinger broke his ribs while on a trip to Tasmania to search for the larva of the dragonfly Synthemiopsis? (2010-01-20)
... that the Tasmanian Masked Owl is threatened by competition for nest hollows by feral bees, kookaburras and possums? (2009-09-10)
... that the Tasmanian pygmy possum is the world's smallest species of possum? (2011-04-15)
... that the Australian bushfood plant and black pepper substitute Tasmannia lanceolata is poisonous to fish? (2009-08-20)
... that the Gibraltar Range waratah (pictured) was only recognised as a species in 1991? (2015-01-13)
... that although the red flowerheads of the Monga waratah (pictured) are less showy than the famous New South Wales waratah, they are more numerous? (2010-04-16)
... that an Australian Gippsland waratah is thriving at Wakehurst Place? (2015-03-18)
... that fossil leaves indistinguishable from the living Tasmanian waratah (pictured) have been dug up from lower Oligocene (28–34 million year old) rock strata? (2012-04-09)
... that the Black-eyed Susans of Eastern and Western Australia (pictured) are members of the tropical Elaeocarpaceae and unrelated to their namesakes of Europe and North America? (2010-06-21)
... that This is found in southern Australia, is attracted to decomposing seaweed, and has an unusual mating position? (2017-12-12)
... that the noise made by large numbers of double drummers has been described as "almost unbearable"? (2013-08-12)
... that the northern double drummer is the second largest cicada in Australia? (2013-11-29)
... that the brilliantly-coloured blue and black neon cuckoo bee of Australia (pictured) is a parasite of the Blue banded bee? (2009-10-07)
... that researchers finally collected a larva and an adult female Tonyosynthemis ofarrelli which match an earlier male specimen? (2010-01-06)
... that the Kimberley archerfish has a range that extends 300 kilometres (190 mi) upstream in the Fitzroy River system and has been observed as far inland as Geikie Gorge National Park? (2016-05-29)
... that Triboniophorus aff. graeffei, a giant, hot pink slug, is specific to a single mountaintop in southeast Australia? (2013-06-10)
... that the galls of the golden wattle bud-galling wasp can be so heavy that branches break under their weight? (2014-10-06)
... that Podostroma cornu-damae can shrink your brain, make your skin fall off, cause you to speak and move abnormally and kill you? (2010-10-31)
... that the spiky inedible grass Triodia scintillans tastes like salt and vinegar chips? (2023-09-19)
... that plants of the genus Triunia have attractive but highly toxic fruit? (2013-04-06)
... that the northern water dragon migrated from New Guinea into Wallacea less than one million years ago? (2021-02-01)
... that Donald Trounson distributed chocolate to soldiers returning from Dunkirk, escorted captive Italians to prison camps in Algeria, and founded the National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife? (2010-01-16)
... that wild populations of the black rock scorpion are depleted due to collecting by the pet trade? (2014-04-23)
... that the inland robust scorpion can move 200–400 times its own weight in sand when building its burrow? (2014-05-22)
... that the luminous bay squid can use its light organ to imitate starlight or moonlight? (2019-03-01)
... that Vanvoorstia bennettiana is the only protist on the IUCN's Red List? (2007-07-16)
... that the blue plumage of the Australian Variegated Fairy-wren (pictured) strongly reflects UV light? (2007-09-20)
... that digger's speedwell is so named because it was thought to indicate the presence of gold? (2019-04-23)
... that the bearded tylophora is now classified in the dogbane family? (2011-01-21)
... that the weebill (pictured), measuring 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in) long, is Australia's smallest bird? (2019-08-11)
... that the first discovered fossil of the dinosaur Weewarrasaurus was noted for being preserved in green-blue opal? (2019-02-12)
... that the Western Blue-tongued Lizard displays its tongue to frighten off predators? (2007-02-25)
... that male Western Bowerbirds attract potential mates with bowers decorated with fruits, shells, and bones, as well as man-made objects like bullet casings and glass? (2009-03-04)
... that there are only around 100 Western Ground Parrots left? (2010-11-29)
... that the Southwestern pygmy possum can give birth just two days after weaning a previous litter, even though this requires dramatic changes to her mammary glands? (2011-06-21)
... that the Western Silvereye is a declared pest of agriculture in Western Australia? (2010-06-20)
... that Whistling Kites in Australia primarily hunt live prey, while those in New Guinea are principally scavengers? (2007-04-26)
... that Cyril Tenison White, who authored a 42-part series on weeds, was awarded the Mueller Medal for his important contributions to Australian botanical science? (2008-09-05)
... that one egg laid in a clutch of two by the White-breasted Robin of Western Australia is much paler than the other? (2007-12-09)
... that the White-browed Scrubwren, which inhabits dense undergrowth, can occur close to urban areas in Sydney? (2007-10-24)
... that the White-faced Heron's (pictured) techniques to find food include standing still and waiting for prey, walking slowly in water, wing flicking, foot raking or chasing prey with open wings? (2009-01-06)
... that the call of the White-fronted Chat (male pictured) has been likened to the twang of a rubber band? (2014-04-07)
... that the Australian White-naped Honeyeater derives its Latin epithet lunatus from the crescent-shaped markings on its nape? (2007-07-12)
... that the white-plumed honeyeater has become more common in urban Sydney and Newcastle? (2017-01-14)
... that the white-throated honeyeater (pictured) used to be gay, but isn't any more? (2017-04-01)
... that the binomial name of the White-throated Treecreeper (pictured) translates as "brown and white trunk traveller"? (2008-06-02)
White-winged fairywren (article's talk page missing blurb) (2008-05-10)
... that the red crabs (example pictured) dominating the wildlife of Christmas Island have been threatened by the arrival of yellow crazy ants? (2020-01-15)
... that the rainforest plant Wilkiea huegeliana (pictured) is most likely pollinated by a species of thrips? (2009-08-20)
... that the Wrinkled Toadlet (pictured) is also commonly known as the Chubby Gungan? (2006-10-06)
... that the golden penda (pictured) can flower at any time of year? (2011-05-22)
... that golden-flowered Australian native daisy Xerochrysum bracteatum (pictured) was developed into a wide variety of colours in Arnstadt, Germany, in the 1850s? (2010-09-26)
... that the cannonball (pictured) and white-flowered black mangroves are among the ten species of mangrove listed as occurring in Mozambique? (2019-08-23)
... that the scientific name of the Peacock carpenter bee (Xylocopa bombylans) means "bumblebee-like wood-cutter"? (2010-06-10)
... that early European settlers of Australia used woody pear (illustration pictured) to make gun stocks? (2011-08-23)
... that the Yellow-billed Spoonbill (pictured) has a row of small knobs inside its bill which detect vibration? (2011-08-24)
... that the nest of the Yellow-faced Honeyeater is so flimsy, eggs and nestlings sometimes fall through the bottom? (2011-11-23)
... that the Yellow-throated Honeyeater is known for collecting hair from live animals such as horses, dogs and humans for lining its nest? (2009-02-28)
... that the large hanging nest of the Yellow-throated Scrubwren (pictured) is used by the Golden-tipped Bat as a daytime roost in the forests of Eastern Australia? (2008-01-13)
... that the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater (pictured) of Eastern Australia was initially described as a thrush or a flycatcher, though related to neither? (2007-06-27)
... that the yellowfin whiting is so popular for recreational fishing that recreational catches have represented nearly a third of the catch in its Southern Australian range? (2008-09-21)
... that the Thorny Yellowwood (pictured) is an Australian rainforest tree with a spiky trunk? (2009-06-06)
... that the Australian angelshark is not easily caught by line-fishing or netting because it usually lies immersed in the sediment on the seabed? (2013-09-28)
... that the isopod Anilocra pomacentri lives as an external parasite of the yellowback puller? (2014-06-22)
... that Muir's Corella is listed in Western Australia both as a ‘declared pest of agriculture’ and as ‘rare or likely to become extinct’? (2009-03-08)
... that the Burrunan dolphin is only the third new dolphin species to be recognized since the late 19th century? (2011-09-19)

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07. Camel Profile, near Silverton, NSW, 07.07.2007
Abantiades latipennis
Acanthiza pusilla - Austin's Ferry
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris - Mogo Campground
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris female
Aegotheles chrisoptus - Catlereigh Nature Reserve
Albino Macropus rufogriseus rufogriseus
Alcedo azurea - Julatten
Alectura lathami - Centenary Lakes
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Amanita muscaria After Rain
Amanita muscaria Marriott Falls 1
Anopterus glandulosus
Anthochaera chrysoptera 4
Anthochaera chrysoptera
Ants eating cicada, jjron 22.11.2009
Arenaria interpres 2 - Boat Harbour (cropped)
Armillaria sp Marriott edit
Australasian Shoveler - Goulds Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary
Australian Brushturkey 2 - Newington
Australian blenny
Australian brushturkey (Alectura lathami) female Atherton
Australian ibis (Threskiornis molucca) Sydney
Aythya australis female - Hurstville Golf Course
Aythya australis male - Hurstville Golf Course
Bell Miner 1 - Nepean Weir
Bird blink-edit
Black Bittern- Warriewood Wetlands
Black kite (Milvus migrans affinis) in flight Adelaide River 2
Black-faced Woodswallow 1 - Sturt National Park
Black-fronted Dotterel 2 - Bow Bowing
Boyd's forest dragon (Lophosaurus boydii) Daintree
Brown-headed Honeyeater - Patchewollock
Buff-banded Rail 1 - Newington
Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher - Julatten
Caligavis chrysops - Lake Parramatta Reserve
Cape Barren geese (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) in flight Kangaroo Island 2
Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) Kangaroo Island
Cercophonius squama
Charadrius bicinctus 2 - Boat Harbour
Cinnamon Quail-thrush 0A2A9195
Cisticola exilis - Cornwallis Rd
Clavulinopsis sulcata - Lane Cove River
Columba leucomela - Brunkerville
Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus) Daintree 4
Coral Outcrop Flynn Reef
Corvus coronoides - Doughboy Head
Coturnix ypsilophora - Sydney Olympic Park
Crested Tern - Mortimer Bay
Dendrocygna eytoni - Macquarie University
Diomedea sanfordi - SE Tasmania 2019
Domestic Goose
Drone fly feeding on marigold
Duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Scottsdale
Dusky Grasswren 0A2A9591
Eastern Bristlebird - Penrith
Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) Mount Annan composite of 6
Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) fawn morph Esk Valley
Egretta sacra
Emu 1 - Tidbinbilla
Eopsaltria australis - Mogo Campground
Falcunculus frontatus - Dharug National Park
File-Pterodroma lessonii in flight 1 - SE Tasmania 2019
Flame Robin male 1 - Jenolan Caves
Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla albiceps) male Adelaide
Geastrum triplex - Bola Creek
Geopelia humeralis - Brunkerville
Gibson's Albatross 0A2A4153
Gibson's Albatross 0A2A8124
Glaucus atlanticus 1 cropped
Gliophorus chromolimoneus - Ferndale Park
Golden-shouldered Parrot 0A2A7450
Grey-crowned Babblers 1605
Haematopus fuliginosus - Doughboy Head
Haliotis laevigata 01
Halobaena caerulea in flight - SE Tasmania
Hygrocybe miniata - Ferndale Park
Koala climbing tree
Leptospermum squarrosum
Leucosarcia melanoleuca - Brunkerville
Limosa lapponica 2 - Taren Point
Litoria phyllochroa
Little corella (Cacatua sanguinea gymnopis) Blanchetown
Little pied cormorant (Microcarbo melanoleucos) Freycinet
Macropus rufogriseus rufogriseus Bruny
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo - Mt Grenfell
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo 1 - Mt Grenfell
Melanodryas cucullata - Glen Davis
Melanodryas cucullata 2 - Glen Davis
Melithreptus lunatus
Mistletoebird - Round Hill Nature Reserve
Monarcha melanopsis 1 - Brunkerville
Mouse spider
Myzomela sanguinolenta 1 - Windsor Downs Nature Reserve
Nelumno nucifera open flower - botanic garden adelaide2
New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) female with suckling pup Kangaroo Island
Orange Chat 9034
Origma solitaria 2 - Wattamolla
Oryctolagus cuniculus Tasmania 2
Oxyura australis male 2 - Penrith
Pacific gull (Larus pacificus pacificus) Freycinet
Palm Cockatoo 0A2A7769
Pardalotus punctatus - Glen Davis
Perameles gunni
Philemon corniculatus - Glen Davis
Pitta versicolor - Kembla Heights
Plains-wanderer female 8173
Platycercus eximius diemenensis male
Plumed whistling duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) Kakadu
Psephotus haematonotus female - Cornwallis Rd
Psephotus haematonotus male - Cornwallis Rd
Pterodroma mollis light morph - SE Tasmania 2019
Ptilotula fusca - Glen Alice
Ptilotula penicillata - Glen Davis
Rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus) Fogg Dam
Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney
Red Knot 1 - Boat Harbour
Red wattlebird
Red-browed Finch - Penrith
Red-lored Whistler 0A2A8896
Rhipidura leucophrys - Glen Davis
Rose Robin 1 - Woodford
Sawfly larvae - Pergidae sp
Scarlet Robin female - Blackheath
Southern Scrub-Robin 0A2A1672
Spinifex Pigeon 0A2A1585
Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater 3434 - Patchewollock Conservation Reserve
Splendid Fairy Wren - Lake cargelligo - Spt 05 089
Splendid Fairywren 8352
Stagonopleura guttata 1 - Glen Alice
Stagonopleura guttata 2 - Glen Alice
Taeniopygia bichenovii 2 - Glen Davis
Thalassarche impavida 2 - SE Tasmania
Turnix varius - Castlereigh nature reserve
Ulysses Butterfly - melbourne zoo
Vombatus ursinus -Maria Island National Park
White-cheeked Honeyeater - Maddens Plains
White-faced Storm-petrel 0A2A9606
White-lipped tree frog (Nyctimystes infrafrenatus) Daintree
Yellow-throated Miner - Sturt National Park

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Thopha saccata (2014-06-09)
Thylacine (2008-12-29)
Variegated fairywren (2012-01-21)
Western yellow robin (2020-11-26)
White-bellied sea eagle (2013-02-18)
White swamphen (2022-06-08)
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Picture of the day pictures

07. Camel Profile, near Silverton, NSW, 07.07.2007 (2008-02-05)
Abantiades latipennis (2010-11-23)
Acanthiza pusilla - Austin's Ferry (2014-05-02)
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris - Mogo Campground (2022-05-23)
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris female (2012-04-17)
Aegotheles chrisoptus - Catlereigh Nature Reserve (2021-10-01)
Albino Macropus rufogriseus rufogriseus (2009-12-08)
Alcedo azurea - Julatten (2013-11-02)
Alectura lathami - Centenary Lakes (2013-02-15)
Alstroemeria aurantiaca (2009-10-18)
Amanita muscaria After Rain (2010-07-09)
Amanita muscaria Marriott Falls 1 (2010-12-04)
Anopterus glandulosus (2010-11-14)
Anthochaera chrysoptera 4 (2015-05-28)
Anthochaera chrysoptera (2011-05-05)
Ants eating cicada, jjron 22.11.2009 (2011-08-19)
Arenaria interpres 2 - Boat Harbour (cropped) (2021-11-20)
Armillaria sp Marriott edit (2010-10-19)
Australasian Shoveler - Goulds Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary (2024-10-02)
Australian Brushturkey 2 - Newington (2022-01-26)
Australian blenny (2012-04-10)
Australian ibis (Threskiornis molucca) Sydney (2025-05-29)
Aythya australis female - Hurstville Golf Course (2021-03-03)
Aythya australis male - Hurstville Golf Course (2021-03-03)
Bell Miner 1 - Nepean Weir (2024-04-07)
Bird blink-edit (2012-11-16)
Black-faced Woodswallow 1 - Sturt National Park (2024-01-03)
Brown-headed Honeyeater - Patchewollock (2022-09-24)
Buff-banded Rail 1 - Newington (2024-01-15)
Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher - Julatten (2022-10-27)
Caligavis chrysops - Lake Parramatta Reserve (2021-01-04)
Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) Kangaroo Island (2025-05-13)
Cercophonius squama (2009-06-27)
Charadrius bicinctus 2 - Boat Harbour (2021-06-03)
Cinnamon Quail-thrush 0A2A9195 (2024-09-18)
Cisticola exilis - Cornwallis Rd (2020-12-08)
Clavulinopsis sulcata - Lane Cove River (2021-04-17)
Columba leucomela - Brunkerville (2022-08-04)
Coral Outcrop Flynn Reef (2015-09-11)
Corvus coronoides - Doughboy Head (2020-10-28)
Coturnix ypsilophora - Sydney Olympic Park (2022-03-17)
Crested Tern - Mortimer Bay (2023-12-19)
Dendrocygna eytoni - Macquarie University (2021-07-03)
Diomedea sanfordi - SE Tasmania 2019 (2021-12-01)
Domestic Goose (2009-06-24)
Drone fly feeding on marigold (2007-12-09)
Duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Scottsdale (2024-09-27)
Dusky Grasswren 0A2A9591 (2024-12-11)
Eastern Bristlebird - Penrith (2022-10-15)
Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) Mount Annan composite of 6 (2025-05-03)
Egretta sacra (2021-06-19)
Emu 1 - Tidbinbilla (1022-12-29)
Eopsaltria australis - Mogo Campground (2022-07-29)
Falcunculus frontatus - Dharug National Park (2021-07-12)
File-Pterodroma lessonii in flight 1 - SE Tasmania 2019 (2022-03-14)
Flame Robin male 1 - Jenolan Caves (2024-02-08)
Geastrum triplex - Bola Creek (2022-01-04)
Geopelia humeralis - Brunkerville (2022-04-21)
Gibson's Albatross 0A2A8124 (2024-06-30)
Glaucus atlanticus 1 cropped (2016-02-05)
Gliophorus chromolimoneus - Ferndale Park (2022-01-06)
Grey-crowned Babblers 1605 (2024-07-06)
Haematopus fuliginosus - Doughboy Head (2021-01-22)
Haliotis laevigata 01 (2021-03-29)
Halobaena caerulea in flight - SE Tasmania (2019-01-02)
Hygrocybe miniata - Ferndale Park (2022-04-05)
Koala climbing tree (2006-03-28)
Leptospermum squarrosum (2010-08-16)
Limosa lapponica 2 - Taren Point (2021-07-18)
Litoria phyllochroa (2006-08-20)
Macropus rufogriseus rufogriseus Bruny (2012-07-20)
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo - Mt Grenfell (2025-11-25)
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo 1 - Mt Grenfell (2023-12-12)
Melanodryas cucullata - Glen Davis (2022-02-03)
Melanodryas cucullata 2 - Glen Davis (2022-02-03)
Melithreptus lunatus (2022-08-11)
Mistletoebird - Round Hill Nature Reserve (2023-10-19)
Monarcha melanopsis 1 - Brunkerville (2023-08-09)
Mouse spider (2007-10-28)
Myzomela sanguinolenta 1 - Windsor Downs Nature Reserve (2021-03-10)
Nelumno nucifera open flower - botanic garden adelaide2 (2008-11-28)
Orange Chat 9034 (2024-04-12)
Origma solitaria 2 - Wattamolla (2021-10-26)
Oryctolagus cuniculus Tasmania 2 (2011-05-26)
Oxyura australis male 2 - Penrith (2023-02-27)
Palm Cockatoo 0A2A7769 (2023-04-02)
Pardalotus punctatus - Glen Davis (2024-03-09)
Perameles gunni (2012-03-01)
Philemon corniculatus - Glen Davis (2022-07-18)
Pitta versicolor - Kembla Heights (2021-03-24)
Plains-wanderer female 8173 (2024-05-25)
Platycercus eximius diemenensis male (2015-04-06)
Psephotus haematonotus female - Cornwallis Rd (2021-09-24)
Psephotus haematonotus male - Cornwallis Rd (2021-09-24)
Pterodroma mollis light morph - SE Tasmania 2019 (2022-02-11)
Ptilotula penicillata - Glen Davis (2022-06-02)
Red Knot 1 - Boat Harbour (2022-10-10)
Red wattlebird (2022-07-14)
Red-browed Finch - Penrith (2024-03-26)
Red-lored Whistler 0A2A8896 (2024-11-21)
Rhipidura leucophrys - Glen Davis (2022-07-01)
Rose Robin 1 - Woodford (2022-10-21)
Sawfly larvae - Pergidae sp (2020-10-08)
Scarlet Robin female - Blackheath (2023-07-23)
Spinifex Pigeon 0A2A1585 (2024-09-06)
Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater 3434 - Patchewollock Conservation Reserve (2022-09-12)
Splendid Fairy Wren - Lake cargelligo - Spt 05 089 (2011-08-14)
Splendid Fairywren 8352 (2024-08-25)
Stagonopleura guttata 1 - Glen Alice (2022-06-26)
Stagonopleura guttata 2 - Glen Alice (2022-07-26)
Taeniopygia bichenovii 2 - Glen Davis (2022-08-16)
Thalassarche impavida 2 - SE Tasmania (2021-08-28)
Turnix varius - Castlereigh nature reserve (2022-08-01)
Ulysses Butterfly - melbourne zoo (2007-05-30)
Vombatus ursinus -Maria Island National Park (2011-07-23)
White-cheeked Honeyeater - Maddens Plains (2024-03-14)
Yellow-throated Miner - Sturt National Park (2023-10-05)

Total pages in content type is 117