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Discover why researchers are counting South Australia’s birds of prey
It’s ‘Census’ time – for SA’s birds of prey too. Learn more about why a statewide raptor count is underway.
11 Aug. 2021 3 min read
Your chance to see one of South Australia’s historic shipwrecks
Visit Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park now to see the Ethel shipwreck fully exposed. Here’s her story.
05 Aug. 2021 3 min read
Unpacked: Blue carbon and how it benefits South Australia
Want a simple explanation of blue carbon and how it helps combat climate change? Here’s what you need to know.
04 Aug. 2021 4 min read
Discover why prescribed burns are important in managing national parks
Prescribed burns play an important role in managing the landscape. Learn how and why.
02 Aug. 2021 3 min read
Everything you didn’t need to know about spitfire bugs
Remember those pesky spitfires from your tree-climbing days? Here’s what you might not have known about them.
22 Jul. 2021 2 min read
Why you shouldn’t ever feed wild dolphins
Feeding wild dolphins is a big no-no. Find out why it’s so important to keep wildlife wild – including marine life.
08 Jul. 2021 2 min read
Learn how to reduce plastic food waste on your next hiking or camping trip
Want to use less plastic on your next adventure? Try these tips – including some recipe ideas from our rangers.
01 Jul. 2021 4 min read
Be responsible with your fishing gear
Your old fishing gear belongs in the bin, not the sea. Find out why it can be so dangerous for marine life.
01 Jul. 2021 2 min read
How to tell different whale species apart
Southern right and humpback whales are the most commonly sighted species in SA. Here’s how to tell the difference.
01 Jul. 2021 1 min read
14 national parks near Adelaide with toilets
When you gotta go, you gotta go. Find out where you can spend a penny in comfort in a national park near Adelaide.
23 Jun. 2021 3 min read
10 South Australian national parks with names derived from Aboriginal languages
Many of SA’s park names have Aboriginal language origins. Here are 10 of them and their First Nation beginnings.
02 Jun. 2021 7 min read
What it’s like to swim with giant Australian cuttlefish
Experience SA’s giant cuttlefish migration from afar with these pics from underwater photographer Carl Charter.
31 May 2021 4 min read