Animal encounters

Dogs and cats make great pets, but so, too, can native animals. Here are 10 native animals that make popular pets in SA.

With summer in full swing, you’re more likely to encounter snakes. Learn more about the species of snakes commonly found in South Australia.

As the weather warms up, you might be keen to know about ways you can support local wildlife. Here are the basics.

This year is 20 years since the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) was established. To mark the milestone, we reflect on the importance of the Sanctuary, how we can all help the dolphins, and what’s happened in the past two decades. Plus, read on for 20 fascinating facts you probably didn’t know!
 

Did you know SA is blessed with three different species of freshwater turtle? Find out which species can be found in our state, and why they are in fact environmental heroes in a half-shell.

If you’ve ever wondered ‘how can I tell if this is a native rat?’ this one is for you. Get to know some of our state’s native rodents and how to tell them apart from their feral counterparts. 

Did you know that there are migratory shorebirds that return to Adelaide each year to spend summer feeding along our coastline to avoid the artctic winter in the northern hemisphere, in places like Russia and Alaska?

Explore innovative new underwater technology being deployed to protect SA’s iconic cuttlefish from the algal bloom.

It’s magpie swooping season in South Australia. But why do magpies swoop and how can you avoid a nasty run-in? Read on.

As spring approaches, most people know to watch out for protective magpies who may swoop to defend their nests.  But did you know that they’re not the only swooping bird in South Australia? Read on to find out more.