Does it Snow in Sydney, Australia? What is the Coldest Month? Is There Any Frost?
I was born near Sydney Australia and, although I’ve lived in Canada for most of my life, I’ve spent lots of time in Sydney. You’ve probably read generalized reports about winter in...
Platypus Venom and More (Yes, a Mammal with Eggs, a Duck-like Bill, and Electrical Receptors)
We’ve had the good fortune of sitting quietly and watching wild platypuses swimming and feeding in their native habitat in Eungella National Park, Australia. The duck-billed platypus is often...
Koala Brain – Why Is the Koala the Dumbest Mammal? How Being Dumb Can Be Smart
Whenever we travel to Australia, we love to observe that iconic marsupial, the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). Even though it is becoming more and more difficult to see wild koalas in their...
How Dangerous are Stonefish? (Can You Die if You Step on a Stonefish?)
Here’s one fish that I’m glad I’ve never encountered in its natural habitat! I’ve written this article in the hope that this information can help prevent accidental and potentially...
Best Cruise Ports for Nature-lovers in Australia and New Zealand (& Komodo Island)
We have given nature presentations on cruise ships for many years and have had the opportunity to visit over 90 countries and at least 200 cruise ports throughout the world. In this article...
How Smart are Crocodiles? Can They Cooperate, Communicate…Use Tools?
One of our most memorable times involved taking our five-year old son to visit to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in far north Queensland Australia. We were thrilled to watch giant crocs leaping...
