While some of our native bird species only make their homes in pristine wilderness, many can be coaxed into suburbia with the right sort of gardening...
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Transform your garden into a backyard bat haven
It may come as a surprise to learn that these cryptic creatures comprise almost a third of Australia’s mammal diversity, and fulfil a remarkable range of ecological roles...
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Life on the Merri
The Merri Creek meanders through Melbourne’s north, running from out past Craigieburn through to Dights Falls in Abbotsford where it joins the Yarra. It’s a wildlife hotspot for Melbourne, running through some of the last remnant native grasslands in Melbourne and providing habitat for platypus, echidnas, endangered frogs, and all manner of birds and other critters....
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Wild and Proud
This is going to be contentious, but I’ve got to say it, parasites – particularly our native parasites – are pretty darn awesome. Almost every animal, bird, and fish has at least one endemic parasite, which means that they account for a large amount of biodiversity...
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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...