Let’s think about ‘Walking to School’ this month

  International Walk to School Month is an annual global initiative that encourages students, parents, and communities to walk or bike to school during the month of October. With 4 out of 5 Australian kids not getting the recommended 1 hour of physical activity a day, walking to and from school is a great way to guarantee exercise five days a week. Regular walking helps build healthier, stronger bones, muscles and joints, as well as better performing heart and lungs....

Creature Feature | Takake success story

The flightless takahē is a unique bird, a conservation icon and a survivor. Good news…. The Wellington (New Zealand ) population of Takahe have doubled…. The flightless takahē (South Island takahē; Porphyrio hochstetteri), is the world’s largest living rail (a family of small-medium sized ground-dwelling birds with short wings, large feet and long toes). The North Island takahē (moho; P. mantelli) is unfortunately extinct. Takahē have special cultural, spiritual and traditional significance to Ngāi Tahu, the iwi (Māori tribe) of...

World Migratory Bird Day….. WATER!

https://learnfromnaturetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WMBD-GLOBAL-Poster_all_logos_e.jpg World Migratory Bird Day campaign will focus on the topic of … water and its importance for migratory birds. Water is fundamental to life on our planet. The vast majority of migratory birds rely on aquatic ecosystems during their life cycles. Inland and coastal wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams, marshes, and ponds are all vital for feeding, drinking, or nesting, and also as places to rest and refuel during their long journeys. Unfortunately, aquatic ecosystems are becoming increasingly threatened around the...

World Animal Day

World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. Each one of us can make a difference – together we make change! Event happening in Sydney, Australia on October 14th  More infö here about World Animal Day  LearnFromNature  Tweet  ...

Resilient urban economies …. World Habitat Day

    On 2 October 2023, World Habitat Day focuses on the theme “Resilient urban economies. Cities as drivers of growth and recovery”, will look at how cities can position their economies to benefit residents. Join thé Webinar here   World Habitat Day is held on the first Monday of October and launches Urban October. The day centers around the global observance, which is held in a different country each year with keynote speakers and roundtable discussions focused on a...

Flying-foxes: Guardians of biodiversity

  September was Biodiversity Month in Australia — a month dedicated to promoting the importance of biodiversity through awareness, conservation, and sustainable practices. The following from Wildlife Queensland, hightlights well the importance of …. Flying-foxes, also known as fruit bats, as the unsung biodiversity heroes. Extraordinary members of the animal kingdom These intelligent, sentient mammals bring life to our forests and keep the ecological balance intact. But as they face numerous challenges, including habitat loss and human conflicts, it’s important...

Wildlife Queensland needs help to name the platypus

Maleny Chocolate Co.’s new chocolate platypus needs a name, and Wildlife Queensland want you to choose it! The Maleny Chocolate Platypus is a delightful creation that pays homage to our town’s cherished unofficial mascot, said Maleny Chocolate Co. owner Troy Wainwright. Maleny Chocolate Co. is generously donating 10% of all chocolate platypus sales to Wildlife Queensland PlatypusWatch. Find out more about the new chocolate platypus. LearnFromNature  Tweet  ...

The IUCN Red List: Guiding Conservation for 50 years

  Established in 1964, the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a powerful tool to inform and catalyse action for biodiversity conservation and policy change, critical...

Celebrating rivers!

World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. “Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense.” ~ Mark Angelo Factsheet_Rivers MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATE IN WORLD RIVERS DAY ON THE 4th SUNDAY OF EVERY SEPTEMBER LearnFromNature  Tweet  ...

Some good news – and reality – of rhino conservation

2,000 Southern White Rhino to be Released into the Wild Over Next 10 Years African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, announced that it will rewild over 2,000 southern white rhino over the next 10 years. African Parks has stepped in as the new owner of the world’s largest private captive rhino breeding operation, “Platinum Rhino”, a 7,800-hectare property in the North West province of South Africa, which currently holds...

Australian frogs at risk, with possible solutions

The Australian frogs at greatest risk of extinction and what to do about it   New research published in Pacific Conservation Biology has identified the 26 Australian frogs at greatest risk of extinction, the probability of each extinction by 2040, and the actions needed to prevent those extinctions. The study found that although not yet officially listed as extinct, Queensland’s mountain mist frog and northern tinker frog are very likely to be.  No-one has recorded these species in around 30...

Richmond birdwing butterfly is threatened

The Richmond birdwing butterfly, the largest subtropical butterfly in Australia, is closely related to several other birdwings from northern Queensland and New Guinea. It is protected in Queensland, where it is classified as a threatened species at risk of extinction. Richmond birdwing butterfly populations have declined in Queensland since the 1920s following the loss and fragmentation of their habitats, mainly rainforests. Clearing and burning of understorey vegetation, invasion of riparian native vegetation by weeds, and mining of rainforest valleys for...