Australia/Oceania

What’s So Special About the Tawny Pipit?

Size: Tawny Pipit, “Anthus campestris” is a large bird of 17 cm in length. Tawny Pipit vs. Richard Pipit? Tawny Pipit is a large, long-legged, and long-tailed pipit. It resembles...

White-throated Grasswren – Dazzling Colorful Bird in Wilderness

The white-throated grasswren (Amytornis woodwardi) also known as Yirlinkirrkirr (Bininj Kunwok, cultural significance to the Nawarddeken people) in...

Horned Melon and its Benefits

Horned Melon and its Benefits The horned melon, also known as the "kiwano," is a fruit native to Africa....

Chemicals for Plants Can be Toxic – Here’s a Legal Way to Protect Yourself

Did you know that the chemicals we use to protect our plants can be toxic? Here's a legal...

Mutt the French Bulldog of WWI

The Story of Mutt, the French Bulldog of WWI: During World War I, many dog breeds participated in...

Frying Pan Lake – The Largest Hot Spring in the World

Frying Pan Lake is the largest hot spring in the world, located in the Echo Crater of the Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley New Zealand....

Mackay – Birdwatching Location in Brisbane

Just a one-and-a-half-hour flight from Brisbane, Mackay is the ideal escape for a mini-break, with its mild climate, picture-perfect scenery, and many attractions for...

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...