Humpback Whale
Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae has distinctive knobbly protuberances on the head and long flippers making this one of the most easily recognised of the large baleen whales. Its name is derived from the hump under the dorsal fin, which is ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Mary Logue
Then the quiet was broken. The baby reached up a hand and jerked at the tablecloth. A spoon hit her on the head, and she started to cry. Bertha Schuler stuck her head out the door and called that dinner was ready. The clock in the hallway struck ... [... more]
Random House |
Golden Whistler
Golden Whistlers measure 16 - 17.5 cm. The adult male is bright yellow on the underside, olive-green on the back and wings, and black on the head with a bright yellow collar. The throat is white, separated from the yellow chest by a broad black ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
The White-bellied Sea-Eagle has white on the head, rump and underparts and dark grey on the back and wings. In flight the black flight feathers on the wings are easily seen when the bird is viewed from below. The large, hooked bill is grey with a ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Head injuries
Children's heads are often hurt when they fall over or bump into something hard. Sometimes bangs on the head can cause very severe harm, but often small knocks just cause bruising and pain for a short while. If you have any concerns about your ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Tinea
Tinea is a fungus which causes infections of the skin and scalp. It causes a rash which is usually called 'ringworm' if it is on the head or body, 'athlete's foot' if it is between the toes or 'jock itch' if it is in the groin. Some types of ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
