DID YOU KNOW? Koala myths

The drop bear (sometimes dropbear) is a hoax in contemporary Australian folklore featuring a predatory, carnivorous version of the koala. This imaginary animal is commonly spoken about in tall tales designed to scare tourists. Koalas are actually  marsupials. Did you guess the animal that features on the background of this website…..? LearnFromNature  Tweet  ...

World Bee Day

  It’s World Bee Day on May 20th ” We all depend on the survival of bees Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural...

World Biodiversity Day!

  The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. A key area of IUCN’s work and success  is in BIODIVERSITY   Visit IUCN website to find out more     LearnFromNature  Tweet  ...

Nature News | May 1st

      AUSTRALIA ENDANGERED SPECIES: “Three birds — Pink Cockatoo, Hooded Robin and Diamond Firetail — have recently been added to Australia’s list of threatened species, while two others — the Red Goshawk and Painted Button-quail — have had their conservation status ‘uplisted’. ”  More info at BirdLife Australia    BIRDS:  “After 10 years at the helm of BirdLife Australia — a decade of great change in bird conservation – the CEO of BirdLife Australia, Paul Sullivan, is stepping...

Penguin facts for kids

  TODAY is World Penguin Day – so here are some great fact, followed by some KIDS-focused websites with fascinating facts and images about these special birds… Most penguins can swim about 15 miles per hour. Penguins have insulating layers of air, skin, and blubber. Penguins are ancient species that first appeared around 40 million years ago. There are 17 different species of penguins in the world, the most commonly recognized being the Emperor penguin. Penguins weigh anywhere from 2lbs...

Animals in World War I

During the war, animals – especially horses, donkeys, dogs, camels and pigeons – were used by armies because of their unique ability to undertake tasks that were difficult or impossible for humans. Over challenging terrain, they carried messages and transported equipment, people and supplies. They also helped to find people and save lives. Unfortunately, many animals suffered and died as a result of the war.   Camels Camels can travel long distances with heavy loads, through hot dry country. Before...

Stop food waste day

What is Stop Food Waste Day? Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste. Started in 2017 by Compass Group USA, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognised globally in every corner of the world as we unite to educate and ignite change. When is Stop Food Waste Day 2023? Wednesday, 26 April 2023 Did you know, one third* of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally? Food waste...

Earth Day 2023….protecting our Oceans

  Earth Day is this year focused on …. the oceans   History of Earth Day  “The very first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. The event, which some consider to be the birth of the environmental movement, was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson. Nelson chose the April date to coincide with spring while avoiding most spring break and final exams. He hoped to appeal to college and university students for what he planned as a...

Creature Feature | Hector’s Dolphins

    DOLPHINS In Australia, The Dolphins are a professional rugby league football team based in the Redcliffe Peninsula area of the Moreton Bay Region, that competes in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL)…. for the purposes of this article: a dolphin is a small aquatic mammal in the  “A dolphin is an aquatic mammal within the infraorder Cetacea. Dolphin species belong to the families Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (the New World river dolphins),...

World heritage day

The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Why World Heritage is so very important?? see various blog posts including World Heritage celebrates What are “Monuments & Sites”……  The International Council on Monuments & Sites ICOMOS  is The a professional association that works for...