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From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforestsToday, a single mature Miconia tree can produce over 8.9 million seeds in one season. What began as a 1937 garden introduction in tahiti ha...
Australia’s heaviest insect ever discovered in Queensland after eluding scientists for yearsIn the high-altitude rainforest of Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, scientists have identified Acrophylla alta, a new stick insect species...
New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discoveredResearchers in Ecuador's rainforest have discovered the world's largest snake species, the green anaconda. The recently discovered species,...
Using social media for your holiday 'inspo' can be risky and even dangerous - here's whyAustralia, with its breathtaking natural wonders, is no stranger to the downsides of social media tourism. Many people have been injured, n...
10 best marine theme parks in the world: Attractions, ticket price, timings, airfareThe parks showcase a variety of sea animals, providing not only access to dolphins, sea lions, sharks and aquatic birds, but also entertain...
Skeletons of 15-million-year old giant wombats found in AustraliaKnown as Nimbadon, these marsupials weighed about 70kg and are said to be most closely related to wombats.
'Toadzilla': World's biggest cane toad recorded in AustraliaThe cane toad was named, "Toadzilla" and was found by the park rangers at the Conway National Park in Queensland on 12th January. The cane ...
- Remains of ancient extinct lion species discovered in Australia
Canberra, Dec 7 (IANS) A team of Australian scientists announced on Thursday the discovery of fossilised remains of a new species of lion t...
For an unforgettable family vacation, aboard an adventurous journeyThere are great surf beaches at Warrnambool and Port Fairy. In Melbourne, head to the back beaches of the Mornington Peninsula or Phillip I...
Affluent Indians opting for unconventional holiday destinations such as Chile, FijiMore than a century after English writer GK Chesterton penned this proverb, the Indian middle-class vacationer, armed with disposable incom...
Indian tourists visiting Australia up by 8 per centAccording to latest official data, there were 20,600 visitors from India during December 2013.
- Some rare plants facing extinction, some already vanished
Even as Patna is fast turning into a jungle of concrete with the mushrooming multi-storied apartments and shopping malls, no serious attent...
- Devastation at epicentre of Australian mega-cyclone
Some of the most shocking images are from the marina, where massive yachts were hurled through the air, landing blocks away -- some inside ...
- Queensland: Kaleidoscopic colours and captivating wildlife
Arshad Hussain was mesmerised by the kaleidoscopic colours and captivating wildlife of the islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
- Activities available around Australia's Gold Coast
All the activities available around Australia’s Gold Coast makes more than just glitterbugs head there.
- Australian state government to probe Agent Orange claims
The government of Australia's Queensland state on Sunday said it will investigate claims that chemical weapons such as Agent Orange were te...
- Birdwings and koala hugs
Surrounded by the lush green yet the dense World Heritage Rainforests, Kuranda Village happens to be the most scenic mountainous retreat wi...
- Remembering rainforests
When I woke up to the sad news of the demise of Aussie Steve Irwin 10 days ago, my thoughts flew back to a memorable visit to the land of t...
- Now, dealers pack their bags & set off on sponsored trips
Indian companies are now recognising that other stakeholders too are a key to retaining their competitive edge.