Monthly Archives: October 2022

Elise Chua u7132703 Clearing of native vegetation has been an ongoing driver of biodiversity loss in Australia since European invasion. In Australia, over 19% of land is in protected areas, but almost a third of our bioregions have less than … Continue reading →

Dakota Comino – U6940213 In 2022 Phascolarctos cinereus (koalas) were officially declared endangered in ACT, however, hope is not lost with Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve still conducting some breeding of koalas in an enclosure with open access to the public. In … Continue reading →

U6105124 If you grew up in Canberra, chances are you’ve been on at least one school trip to Tidbinbilla. I was lucky enough to visit again with a group of ANU students and spent a day learning about their koalas … Continue reading →

By u6963692 While we are busy building more homes for ourselves, we are destroying the homes of many threatened species. Rapid population growth and poor housing affordability are placing pressures on governments to make more land available for housing leading … Continue reading →

By Bridget Smits – u6953448 Verbascum thapsus, commonly known as Rams Ear is a plant that my Nana has always had in her garden. I used to love rubbing the velvety soft leaves between my fingers as I explored her … Continue reading →

u7278791, 509 words Eucalyptus blakelyi is running out of time. We are running out of time. Freepik (2022). Beautiful eucalyptus arrangement. Available at: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/beautiful-eucalyptus-arrangement_27589004.htm#query=eucalyptus%20blakelyi&position=4&from_view=search&track=ais [Accessed 20 Oct. 2022].‌ E. blakelyi, is in danger of becoming extinct. So what? It is just … Continue reading →

Jack Thomas – u7115672 Wow! A pretty huge claim isn’t it. As a participant in both sex and botanic gardens (unequivocally, not at the same time) I can assure you that after reading this article, you will stand firmly by … Continue reading →

By Imogen Rayner u7138959 Monitoring reptile populations in grasslands is important in understanding and conserving their habitat, as well as understanding threats, dispersal patterns, and morphology. Reptiles are an important indicator of ecosystem health and contribute heavily to the functioning … Continue reading →