August 2021
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Learning about the photo identification programs with Pia Markovic
There’s an iPhone feature that sorts photos using facial recognition, categorising frequently photographed faces into groups. Interestingly, it can work for Southern Right Whales too, albeit a little more haphazardly. “Basically, there are different ways of identifying all whales. And because Southern Rights have distinctive callosities (louse-covered callouses) on their...
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Species Feature: Koala
The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is one of Australia's most iconic animals. They are so unique that they have their own genus as well as their own family! Where are Koalas found in Australia? Koalas are found across south-eastern Australia, which includes South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and southern Queensland,...
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Kangaroo Island birdwatching expedition with Tim Williams
Kangaroo Island is home to over 260 species of birds and, according to long-standing birding and tour guide with Exceptional Kangaroo Island, Tim Williams, it’s easy enough to find 40+ species in the first few hours while exploring within a 10km2 radius. “We have so much habitat in a very...
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Take a Private Yellow Water Cruise with Bianca Di Nuzzo
A Yellow Water Cruise along the Yellow Water wetlands is one of those must-do experiences when visiting Kakadu, with seasons – and even times of the day – offering different perspectives. Bianca Di Nuzzo, who recently joined the Lords Kakadu & Arnhemland Safaris team, explains that’s the beauty of the...
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Exploring the Lower Eyre Peninsula on e-mountain bikes with David Doudle
Bicycle tourism is fast gaining popularity, as being in the saddle is a great way to see the sights. For David Doudle, founder of Australian Coastal Safaris, launching electronic mountain bicycle tours in December 2020 was a logical next step for the business. “It’s an affordable option for the domestic...