Habitat Fragmentation, its Effect on Biodiversity
When native vegetation is cleared for agriculture, habitats which were once continuous become divided into separate fragments. After intensive clearing, the separate fragments tend to be very small islands isolated from each other by crop land ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
History and habitat
The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is a native of Australia. Also known as the Quarrion, an Aboriginal word, it is the world's smallest cockatoo. Cockatiels are a common aviary bird the world over and are particularly popular for hand raising. ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is one of the best in the world and when you visit it is not surprising to see why. Cleverly planted gardens replicate the natural habitat of over 9000 birds belonging to more than 600 species ensuring they well and truly feel at ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Kuranga Native Plant Nursery
Hands down one of the best ways to entice birds into the garden is by planting native plants as they provide much needed food and habitat for our feathered friends. If you want a pick of the best Australian plants, the newest varieties, the most ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is one of the best in the world and when you visit it is not surprising to see why. Cleverly planted gardens replicate the natural habitat of over 9000 birds belonging to more than 600 species ensuring they well and truly feel at ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
House dust mite
The house dust mite gets its name from its habitat - household dust. This mite has been associated with a range of respiratory and dermatological allergies, such as asthma and eczema. The house dust mite gets its name from its habitat - household ... [... more]
Better Health |
Different Types
A study of the behaviour, biology, adaptation to habitat, feeding habits and importance to medicine, reveals leeches to be fascinating and extraordinary animals. Leeches are annelids or segmented worms, and although closely related to the ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Habitat and biology
Sawflies are placed in the same order of insects as ants, bees and wasps (Order Hymenoptera). However, they are placed in a separate suborder, Symphyta (ants, bees and wasps belong to the suborder Apocrita) based on reproductive and other ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Beenakia dacostae
Description and distribution map for Beenakia dacostae in Australia. Beenakia dacostae is a stalked hydnoid fungus, with pale spines and a soft, whitish cap. Habitat particularly among dry debris under logs in wet forest. RARE. [... more]
Fungimap |
Keeping Rare And Endangered Birds
As Australian cities develop and spread, less land is available as habitat for native species. While high profile animals such as koalas get media coverage, many of the smaller birds are quietly being forced into extinction. In Perth there have ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Native Frangipani
In spring this small native tree is almost smothered in creamy yellow, frangipani-like flowers with a strong heady fragrance. Evergreen tree to about 10m (30') tall in cultivation, but larger in its natural habitat. The branches grow in distinct ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Pomegranates
The pomegranate is one of the all time great plants of horticulture. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, Afghanistan and Iran, where it has been grown since ancient times. In its native habitat, Punica granatum is a small ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
