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Cheetah Coalition: The blinded eye and the loyal heart (#331)

In the golden grasslands of Africa, speed is everything. To be a cheetah is to carry the burden of being the fastest land animal on...

RIck LeCouteur

May 273 min read

Crows & Ravens: The consciousness of corvids (#330)

As children, many of us watched a crow tilt its head or a raven glide overhead and wondered: What’s going on inside their minds? For...

RIck LeCouteur

May 264 min read

Wildlife, Wilderness, and the Wrecking Ball: Undoing decades... (#321)

A Relentless Retreat from Environmental Protection and Wildlife Conservation The first 100 days of the current administration’s return...

RIck LeCouteur

May 44 min read

Underwater Soap Opera: Kissing, cleaning, and changing sex (#297)

When we think of the Great Barrier Reef , our minds often drift to the kaleidoscope of corals, the graceful movements of sea turtles, or...

RIck LeCouteur

Apr 53 min read

Australia’s Global Gift: The origin of songbirds and their sweet tooth (#285)

When you think of iconic Australian contributions to the world, a few things might spring to mind. Vegemite on toast. Marsupial-inspired...

RIck LeCouteur

Mar 253 min read

From Predator to Purse: The truth behind crocodile leather (#271)

Crocodiles have roamed the Earth for over 200 million years, outliving the dinosaurs and surviving mass extinctions. As apex predators,...

RIck LeCouteur

Mar 125 min read

Hierarchy of Life: How humans rank the natural world (#264)

Anthropocentrism and speciesism are closely related but distinct concepts. Both involve human attitudes toward other species, but they...

RIck LeCouteur

Mar 53 min read

The Flightless Cormorant: A symbol of resilience in peril (#241)

Will your grandchildren be able to see a flightless cormorant in the wild? The Galápagos Islands are a place of wonder, a natural...

RIck LeCouteur

Jan 273 min read

Bonza Biodiversity Bonanza: Australia’s expanding protected areas (#218)

As the world grappled with its share of challenges in 2024, Australia quietly achieved some remarkable milestones in conservation. ...

RIck LeCouteur

Jan 42 min read

Wildlife in the City: Red-tailed hawks and urban wildlife adaptation (#124)

What does it take for a wild hunter to survive in our urban jungle, and what can we do to help it thrive? This morning, glancing above...

RIck LeCouteur

Nov 1, 20243 min read

Murmurations: Nature's masterclass in teamwork and trust (#123)

Today, I watched a murmuration of starlings. It started me thinking. The mesmerizing dance of a murmuration - a vast flock of...

RIck LeCouteur

Oct 30, 20243 min read

Echoes of Extinction: The urgent call to heal our planet (#120)

As we peer out over an ever-evolving landscape of environmental crises it becomes clear that the damage to our planet is no longer a...

RIck LeCouteur

Oct 28, 20244 min read

Australia’s Unlikely Hero: How the white ibis tackles toxic toads (#119)

In Australia, few creatures are as notorious as the white ibis, or, as locals dub them, the "bin chicken." Known for its scavenging...

RIck LeCouteur

Oct 28, 20243 min read

Probing the Depths: The Ibis and its tactile super sense (#114)

Ever wondered how ibises manage to find food hidden deep in murky waters or buried beneath layers of mud? With their long, curved...

RIck LeCouteur

Oct 15, 20243 min read

Feral Cats Down Under: The Feral Cat Invasion (#111)

In the vast and rugged landscapes of Australia, a silent predator roams undetected. Its presence is barely noticed, yet its impact is...

RIck LeCouteur

Oct 13, 20244 min read

Jizz vs. Gestalt: Decoding the subtle art of bird identification (#106)

In the world of birdwatching and ornithology, identifying a bird is rarely just about analyzing a list of specific features like size,...

RIck LeCouteur

Oct 11, 20243 min read

Five Years to Save the Planet: Call to action (#105)

In the next five years, the fate of every living creature on Earth could be sealed. As wildlife populations plummet and ecosystems teeter...

RIck LeCouteur

Oct 10, 20243 min read

The Colugo: Borneo’s mysterious gliding marvel (#93)

Dive into the shadowy canopies of Southeast Asia's lush rainforests where the colugo, often mistaken for a flying lemur, performs its...

RIck LeCouteur

Sep 28, 20243 min read

Wallace's Line: Nature’s invisible divide (#90)

In the heart of Southeast Asia lies an invisible boundary that has fascinated scientists and naturalists for over a century. Known as the...

RIck LeCouteur

Sep 26, 20243 min read

Rosettes of the Wild: Jaguars vs. Leopards (#88)

When you think of big cats like jaguars and leopards, it’s easy to get lost in the mesmerizing beauty of their fur. But these patterns...

RIck LeCouteur

Sep 25, 20242 min read

Rick's Blog #bunyipsbooksbeyond Use the menu below to explore "All Posts," or delve into selected topics like "Children's Picture Books", and more.

Cheetah Coalition: The blinded eye and the loyal heart (#331)

Crows & Ravens: The consciousness of corvids (#330)

Wildlife, Wilderness, and the Wrecking Ball: Undoing decades... (#321)

Underwater Soap Opera: Kissing, cleaning, and changing sex (#297)

Australia’s Global Gift: The origin of songbirds and their sweet tooth (#285)

From Predator to Purse: The truth behind crocodile leather (#271)

Hierarchy of Life: How humans rank the natural world (#264)

The Flightless Cormorant: A symbol of resilience in peril (#241)

Bonza Biodiversity Bonanza: Australia’s expanding protected areas (#218)

Wildlife in the City: Red-tailed hawks and urban wildlife adaptation (#124)

Murmurations: Nature's masterclass in teamwork and trust (#123)

Echoes of Extinction: The urgent call to heal our planet (#120)

Australia’s Unlikely Hero: How the white ibis tackles toxic toads (#119)

Probing the Depths: The Ibis and its tactile super sense (#114)

Feral Cats Down Under: The Feral Cat Invasion (#111)

Jizz vs. Gestalt: Decoding the subtle art of bird identification (#106)

Five Years to Save the Planet: Call to action (#105)

The Colugo: Borneo’s mysterious gliding marvel (#93)

Wallace's Line: Nature’s invisible divide (#90)

Rosettes of the Wild: Jaguars vs. Leopards (#88)

Rick's Blog

#bunyipsbooksbeyond

Use the menu below to explore "All Posts," or delve into selected topics like "Children's Picture Books", and more.