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Everything you need to know about South Australia’s migratory shorebirds

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?

03 Nov. 2023 6 min read

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How to bring birds to your garden

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.

17 Oct. 2023 3 min read

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Find out more about South Australia’s western quolls

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

29 Sep. 2023 3 min read

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How you can help champion Crown land conservation

Did you know that one fifth of South Australia is classified as Crown land? Find out more.

29 Sep. 2023 2 min read

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How biodiversity helps address climate change

You’ve probably heard about climate change and know what biodiversity is, but did you know that they impact each other? Learn more.

21 Sep. 2023 5 min read

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6 fast facts about the southern bent-wing bat

It may be small in size, but this critters’ biodiversity outreach stretches far beyond its wingspan. Find out more.

13 Sep. 2023 3 min read

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Your guide to accessible features in some of KI’s national parks

From Seal Bay to Cape Borda, here are some of the accessible features in Kangaroo Island’s most popular parks.

07 Sep. 2023 5 min read

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10 of South Australia’s lesser-known threatened species

Threatened Species Day raises awareness about some of SA’s threatened species. Here’s 10 of the lesser-known ones.

07 Sep. 2023 12 min read

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New adventure playground opens at Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta

One of the biggest adventure playgrounds and nature play spaces in South Australia opened last month in Glenthorne National Park.

21 Aug. 2023 2 min read

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$2 million funding splash supports citizen scientists

South Australia’s citizen scientists are set to benefit from a $2 million fund to harness the power of people with an enthusiasm for science and nature. Find out who’s received funding.

14 Aug. 2023 2 min read

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How climate change is affecting threatened species conservation

Find out more about the not-for-profit that’s helping conserve threatened species in the Australian outback.

17 Jul. 2023 5 min read

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Making South Australia’s biodiversity data more accessible with BioData SA

Find out how SA’s new biodiversity data system, BioData SA, is transforming how we respond to the biodiversity crisis.

23 Jun. 2023 1 min read

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