Australia/Oceania

World’s Oldest Individual Clonal Tree Discovered in Sweden

It is believed that the World’s Oldest Individual Clonal Tree is one of the longest-living organisms on earth, and this disheveled spruce is no exception. The robust, ancient, 16-foot-tall...

Forest Raven (Corvus tasmanicus)

Habitat: The Forest Raven (Corvus tasmanicus) is the only Corvidae member in Tasmania. The Forest Raven's most characteristic feature...

Lesser Sooty Owl (Tyto multipunctata)

Lesser Sooty Owls replace Sooty Owls in northeastern Queensland. Despite living in similar habitats-big stands of rainforest-and having...

Why It’s Easier to Succeed with Avocado Than You Might Think

Avocado (Persea americana) has been referred to as the most nutritious of all fruits. It has gained worldwide...

Shy Heathwren- Discover the Hidden Beauty of This Elusive Bird

The Shy heathwren (Hylacola cauta) is endemic to Australia and a member of the Acanthizidae family. Shy heathwren replaces...

Sydney Harbour – The Magical Symbol of Australian Cosmopolitan Capital

Sydney Harbour comprises over 240 kilometers (149 miles) of extravagant meandering shoreline between the Heads (the entrance to the harbor) and the Parramatta River....

Cleft Island – A Granite Island of Wilsons Promontory

Cleft Island is a granite island located off the coast of Wilsons Promontory in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is also known as...

Queenstown Airport – Most Spectacular Runway Approach

Believe me, you won't want to be on land! New Zealand Queenstown Airport is one of the most spectacular runway approaches in the world....

Remarkable Rocks of Kangaroo Island – A Natural Wonder Carved by Time

On Kangaroo Island's south coast, the Remarkable Rocks are one of the island's most photographed landmarks. The term derives from an original chart that...

Glowworms Transform Cave into a Fascinating Starry Sky

By venturing into the 30-million-year-old limestone caves in New Zealand's North Island. The skilled photographer Joseph Michael was able to save enchanting photographs of...

The Unique Characteristics Of Tasmania That Set It Apart From The Rest Of Australia

The Unique Characteristics Of Tasmania  Have you ever wondered why the beautiful island of Tasmania is so unique compared to other parts of Australia? This...

The Wonderful Gypsum Lakes or Birridas of Shark Bay

The gypsum lakes of Shark Bay, or Birridas, have outstanding natural features and are a World Heritage Site. The most westerly point of the...

Wai-o-Tapu ! New Zealand’s Thermal Wonderland

Wai-o-Tapu means “sacred waters”, also spelled Waioyapu is an active geothermal area north of the Reporoa caldera, in New Zealand. The geothermal area covers...

Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake is a Fascinating Glacial Encounter

Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake is a proglacial lake created by the current retreat of New Zealand's South Island. In the early 1970s, there were...

Balls Pyramid – World’s Tallest Volcanic Sea Stack

Balls Pyramid is an erosional remnant of a shield volcano and caldera that formed about 6.4 million years ago. Balls Pyramid is a sea...