Monthly Archives for April 2013

Australia: Queensland – Hairy-Nosed Wombats


The link below is to an article reporting on how man-made burrows are helping Hairy-Nosed Wombats survive and breed.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/designer-burrows-man-made-for-rare-wombat.htm

Africa: Poaching Rhinos


The link below is to an article reporting on the poaching crisis for Africa’s remaining Rhinos.

For more visit:
http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/rhinoceros/african_rhinos/poaching_crisis_african_rhinos/

African Forest Elephant


The link below is to an article reporting on efforts to save the African Forest Elephant.

For more visit:
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/19/world/africa/forest-elephants-africa

Sharks: Why So Many Attacks?


The link below is to an article that looks into why there are so many shark attacks in Australia, especially in Western Australia.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/fatal-shore-why-so-many-shark-attacks.htm

Australia: Koala Crisis


The link below is to an article reporting on the crisis facing Australia’s unique Koala population.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/apr/21/koala-deaths-chlamydia-retrovirus-vaccine-genome

Australian Geographic’s Top 50 Apps for Wilderness and Travel


The link below is to an article that looks at 50 great wilderness and travels apps, as chosen by Australian Geographic.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/top-50-apps-australian-geographic.htm

The Great Barrier Reef


The link below is to an article that looks at threats to the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/great-barrier-reef-under-siege.htm