Animal encounters
Find out how platypuses are faring on Kangaroo Island following the bushfires
A well-known platypus habitat was devastated by bushfire on Kangaroo Island. Learn how the species is recovering.
07 Apr. 2020 4 min read
Find out how Kangaroo Island’s glossy black-cockatoos are going after the bushfires
Three-quarters of KI’s glossy black habitat burned in the summer bushfires. Find out about the species’ recovery.
26 Mar. 2020 3 min read
How native congolli fish have been given a lifeline in South Australia
Understanding how congolli move from lakes and estuaries to the ocean has helped save the species. Here’s how.
26 Mar. 2020 4 min read
Find out how the Kangaroo Island dunnart is faring after the bushfires
Ninety per cent of KI dunnarts’ habitat was burnt in the summer bushfires. Find out about the species’ recovery.
19 Mar. 2020 4 min read
5 of Kangaroo Island’s best wildlife experiences
If you visit South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, make time to see its wildlife. Here’s some of the best experiences.
03 Mar. 2020 5 min read
Where to spot South Australia’s octopuses
Get to know SA’s local octopus species and which marine parks you should explore to spot these masters of disguise.
26 Feb. 2020 3 min read
Learn how you can help South Australian wildlife affected by bushfires
Rescued animals need specialised care and treatment to recover and be returned to the wild. Here’s what you can do.
13 Feb. 2020 5 min read
Learn how rescued Kangaroo Island koalas have found a new home at Cleland
Koalas from KI have been relocated to Cleland Wildlife Park to form a disease-free population. Find out more.
06 Feb. 2020 2 min read
7 desert birds you might spot further south than usual
Drought in arid areas of SA is forcing some bird species south. Look out for these outside their typical range.
30 Jan. 2020 4 min read
5 black-and-white fish you can see in South Australian waters
Encountered a member of the black-and-white brigade while you’re out snorkelling? Here’s how to tell them apart.
15 Jan. 2020 4 min read
5 reef fish you’ll find in South Australia
It’s not just the Great Barrier Reef where you’ll find amazing sea creatures. Here’s what’s in South Australia.
28 Nov. 2019 3 min read
Where to see Port Jackson sharks in South Australian waters
While SA’s home to many shark species, the cutest has to be the Port Jackson. Here’s what they’re like.
06 Nov. 2019 2 min read