Animal encounters

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

There’s nothing like the sweet tweet of birds in your garden. This National Bird Week (16-22 October) we’re taking you through how to attract them – without a seed feeder.

You may have stumbled upon recent media coverage about the elusive western quoll - so take a moment to get acquainted with this captivating marsupial.

If you love Australian flora and fauna and you have a penchant for baking, combine the 2 and create your own masterpiece for the Threatened Species Bake Off.

Look no further than the EP for whale-watching this winter. Visit these spots to see these wonderful creatures.

Every dog has its day – and sometimes it can be a bad one. Now a new Department for Environment and Water information campaign provides advice to help you deal with it.

Many species of plants and animals world-wide are under threat, but you can help. Find out how.

Discover 5 common native nocturnal birds that will be loving the long dark nights as we humans hibernate inside.

Native fish have been found in the Riverland’s Bookmark Creek. Learn more about which species have been found and why it’s exciting news.