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A collage of five photos: a dog, a painting of a parrot, a whale, spinifex grass and a Tasmanian devil

From Viral Fossils to Whale Parties: Five science stories that we think you’ll love!

Felt like 2021 went by in a blur? Us too! Here is a selection of intriguing research published in our journals that you may have missed last year.

Julie Murphy crouched with her dog on rocks by the ocean.

Writing About Nature: Meet Julie Murphy

Former zookeeper and now children's book author, Julie Murphy, is perfectly placed to tell the story of the mountain pygmy-possum and its relationship with bogong moths. Find out what inspires her and how she approaches writing.

Cover of 'Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths', featuring an illustration of a possum peering out of grassy vegetation at a moth perched upon a yellow flowerhead, with a cloudy night sky above. The cover is overlaid on an illustration of grassy vegetation.

Science Illustrated: Q&A with Ben Clifford

Ben Clifford is the artist behind the incredibly realistic illustrations in Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths, a story about the critically endangered mountain pygmy-possum. Ben told us about the origin of and inspiration for his art.

3D front cover of book Extinct on black background. Cover is black with bright yellow frog featured.

Extinct: Artistic Impressions of Our Lost Wildlife

Showcasing stunning artwork Extinct: Artistic Impressions of Our Lost Wildlife shares stories of Australian animals that have been lost to extinction. Art to inspire conservation action.

Five kids book covers on a background of real life grass. The books are Hold On, Plantastic, Bouncing Back, One Potoroo, and Phasmid

National Threatened Species Day: Stories to share

National Threatened Species Day is a time to reflect on and celebrate our unique native flora and fauna. We believe that encouraging children to learn and care about these species is fundamental to protecting them into the future.

Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature: 2021 shortlist announced

Hands up if you are as happy as we are to learn that Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish written by Gina Newton and illustrated by Rachel Tribout, is shortlisted for the 2021 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature?

A small brightly-coloured parrot peering at the camera from the left size of the frame, beak open as if excited.

Birds and Bees and Frogs, Oh My! Seven guides you’ll go wild about

Kindle your curiosity about Australian wildlife, big and small, beautiful and strange, and unlock a new passion that you can use to help Australian science.

A copy of the book Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish situated on rocks on sea front.

Hold On… The 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist is Here

We are delighted to announce that Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish, written by Gina Newton and illustrated by Rachel Tribout, has been shortlisted for the 2021 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards!

Cover of Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish picture book against a confetti background

2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Notables Announced

Each year the Children's Book Council of Australia celebrate great Australian children's literature with the CBCA Book of the Year Awards. We are thrilled to announce that Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish has been recognised in the 2021 Notables.

Whitley Awards 2020: Australasian zoological literature on show

The Royal Zoological Society of NSW Whitley Awards are an annual celebration of the best of Australasian zoological literature. This year, we are thrilled to announce that Hawkmoths of Australia has been awarded the prestigious Whitley Medal.