The thought of a bee with a blue bum may be a bit surprising. Bees are yellow, right? Actually, the iconic Honey Bee only became part of the Australian landscape as recently as 190 years ago.
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The Bulldogs aren’t the only good thing in the West
When I think of Melbourne’s western suburbs, excellent wildlife-watching is not the first thing that springs to mind. This side of the city’s long, industrial history has taken a heavy toll on natural areas. Yet it would be incorrect to blithely write western Melbourne off as a wildlife wasteland...
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Dinosaur Hunting: Searching for a Prehistoric Melbourne
If you went out today and asked a Melbournian where you could see a prehistoric creature, they would likely point you in the direction of the Melbourne Museum. Most people don’t realise that you can find all kinds of prehistoric animals and plants in the wilds of Victoria...
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The Dark Side of Bright Light
From the air, Melbourne is a spectacular labyrinth of white and gold. But while light at night has benefits, it can cause harm to wildlife – and to us...
