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Glowing Ghost Fungus and the ecological role of mushrooms
It’s tempting to imagine the forest as a dark and spooky place at night. The nocturnal critters come out to play and the atmosphere is...

Jada Andersen
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Meet a Scientist: Ms Mallory Adventures, Citizen Science, and facing our fears
I had the honour of interviewing Mallory Lindsay (AKA @MsMalloryAdventures AKA The Curious Conservationist) on Instagram last week. We...

Jada Andersen
Feb 1, 20211 min read


Lanky legs, sponge fashion, and Japanese Spider Crabs
Ever wondered what the largest crab in the world looks like? I certainly haven’t, but it’s as bizarre and freaky as you can imagine. This...

Jada Andersen
Jan 28, 20212 min read


Shoebills, sibling rivalry and eating baby crocodiles
They are probably the most terrifying bird you will ever see. Towering over 1 metre tall, and with eyes that glare into your soul, this...

Jada Andersen
Jan 20, 20212 min read


Titans of the flower garden
I, Titan Arum Indonesia, my only home I tower over landscapes 3 metres tall Some may wrinkle their nose But I stay still as the cameras...

Jada Andersen
Dec 2, 20202 min read


African unicorns and illegal poachers
What has a long tongue, black and white stripes, and is as big as a horse? You wouldn’t be alone in thinking zebras are the only animal...

Jada Andersen
Nov 25, 20202 min read


Wacky Wednesday (#1): Ram's Horn Squid
Last weekend scientists discovered a pinnacle of coral taller than the Empire State Building in the Great Barrier Reef. Within this newly fo

Jada Andersen
Nov 4, 20202 min read
