Isopods - Phreatoiceidea
Phreatoicidean isopods are ancient members of Australia's fauna. In fact, these crustaceans have been living in fresh water longer than Australia has been a separate continent. ENDEMISM - refers to species which are native to an area or ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
What are Crayfish?
Australia has a large and unique crayfish fauna including the largest and smallest species in the world. Australia has a large and unique crayfish fauna including the largest and smallest species in the world. Crayfish, of all of the freshwater ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Fourby Chili
Rinse the black beans, pick out any pebbles; then cover with water and let soak overnight. Then pour off the soaking water, add 1 bottle of stout, and add fresh water to cover the beans plus about 1". Cover partway (it will boil over if fully ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
White Bean Chili
Soak beans overnight or use quick soak method (bring beans and water to cover by 1" to a boil for 5 min. Pour off soaking water and cover beans with fresh water and bring to full boil. While beans simmer, in a large soup kettle or dutch oven, ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Baked Beans, Boston Style
Dr. Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program for Losing Weight Safely While Eating Abundantly Drain the beans, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then drain again. Whisk together the molasses, sugar, mustard, cayenne, Bakon ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Navy Bean Soup 2
Blend beans in fresh water (about 1 cup beans with 2 cups water) until all beans are blended. Wash beans and remove rocks and bad beans, etc. Cook beans in boiling water for 20 minutes. Return to pot with bouillon, salt and pepper. Cook about 5 ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Murray hardyhead - Craterocephalus fluviatilis
Murray hardyheads are a small freshwater fish native to inland parts of south-eastern Australia. They were once widespread and abundant in the Murray and Murrumbidgee river systems in southern NSW and northern Victoria. However, they have ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
River Snail - NSW DPI - Fisheries
Notopala sublineata is a freshwater snail that was once common and widespread in the Murray-Darling river system. Populations of this species have declined rapidly over the last few decades, apparently as a result of weir building and other ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
Bindi, Jungle Girl: Crocodiles
In May, Bindi tells you all about the crocodilian family and how keen she is to help them survive. Do freshwater crocodiles and saltwater crocodiles eat the same food? Good question, Sam. They don't eat exactly the same food. Freshwater ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Brandade of salt cod
Rinse fish thoroughly under cold running water, cut into large pieces that will fit into your soaking bowl. Keeping refrigerated, soak fish in fresh water, skin side up, for 2 days, changing water every 8 hours. This will remove most of the ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Tidal Wetlands
Tidal wetlands are sheltered waters along the coast which are affected by both tides and freshwater run-off. They occur around Australia in shallow, protected coastal areas, such as bays and estuaries. ESTUARIES - areas affected by both ocean and ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Dragonflies and damselflies are large, conspicuous insects often found close to fresh water. The Order Odonata is divided into two suborders, the Anisoptera containing the dragonflies, and the Zygoptera containing the damselflies. Odonata closely ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
