The life cycle and climate adaptability of South Africa's endemic Cape Autumn widow butterfly
A recent study published in the open-access journal African Invertebrates provides insights into the life history and ...
Wetlands in South Africa’s Addo elephant park are in danger: what’s being done to protect them
Environmental scientists have compiled the first list of wetlands in the park. This will be useful to measure the effects of ...
Worst of wild weather yet to come
The worst of the wet weather is yet to come for residents in one state, as several cyclones threaten to develop in the area.
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Experts warn extreme weather is threatening Africa's wildlife and people alike — here's what's causing it
Each year, the Great Migration across Kenya's Maasai Mara National Preserve and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park features ...
As the Black Summer megafires neared, people rallied to save wildlife and domestic animals. But it came at a real cost
As the 2019–2020 megafires took hold across eastern Australia, many of us reeled at the sight of animals trying and often ...
Simple guide to Qld’s weird and wild weather
Five tropical lows are likely to develop off northern Australia in coming days with one already off Cairns, triggering a ...
Fires continue in Victoria as severe weather warnings issued
The Dimboola fire is one of two that are said to be out of control in Victoria, while scorching temperatures were felt on ...
State bracing for wild weather as tropical cyclone, monsoon threats intensify
A low-pressure system may build between Cooktown and Townsville in Queensland which has the potential to turn into a tropical ...
What time to leave the beach before scorching heat turns to wild winds
Victorians will endure quickly soaring heat on Monday morning and a change that could hit Bayside beaches with strong wind ...
Pearls keep their lustre amid sustainability challenges
Produced by oysters in oceans or mussels in rivers, pearls have been coveted by humans since the Bronze Age. So much so that it is believed the exploitation of freshwater pearls was a factor in the ...
Freak tornado hits Queensland: Dramatic video surfaces of wild storm - as severe weather strikes Australia
The footage shows dark clouds in the sky near the small town of Kaimkillenbun, about two hours west of Brisbane , as the ...
Qld experiences severe heatwave as thunderstorms loom
Queenslanders are battling through an extreme heatwave, with authorities warning residents to stay alert of changing ...