Also known as the Leopard Coral Grouper, the Coral Trout could be considered somewhat of a lush, as it will […]
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Crested Hawk
With generous, piercing eyes and a unique hunting technique, the Crested Hawk, also known as the colloquial sounding Pacific Bazza, […]
Sailfin Snapper
Marked with a steep forehead and signature black spot on its tail, the Sailfin Snapper is a shy, solitary creature […]
Spectacled Flying Fox
For a creature with straw coloured rings of fur around its eyes, that soars amongst the rainforest canopy with the […]
Lace Monitor
Armed with a prodigious head, camouflaged skin and sharp tree climbing skills, the lace monitor is a sturdy forager and […]
The Spangled Drongo
There’s not many names that suit the character of a creature as aptly as the Spangled Drongo, a sort of […]
Macleay’s Honeyeater
Endemic to Far North Queensland, between Cooktown and the southern end of the Paluma Range, the Macleay’s Honeyeater is an […]
Butterfly Cod
A striking looking creature, which looks as if it’s set to star in an underwater Chinese New Year Parade, the […]
David Delaney
Twenty five years’ in furniture removals saw David Delaney travel extensively throughout NSW and Queensland. Highways, dirt tracks, family, and […]
Orange Thighed Frog
A colourful species endemic to the coastal region of Far North Queensland, the Orange thighed-Frog is adorned with a lime […]
Lynette Wallworth – Coral: Rekindling Venus
An Australian artist who’s cinematic journeys typically reflect the connection people have with the natural environment, Lynette Wallworth has captivated […]
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
A member of the megapode bird family, which are typically stocky, chicken-like birds with small heads and large feet, the […]
Giant Clam
A beautiful sight to behold, the giant clam, which enjoys the warm waters surrounding the Great Barrier Reef, is the […]
Total Solar Eclipse 2012
A phenomenon that can only occur during a new moon, when the sun and moon are in conjunct with the […]
Cruiser Butterfly
A colourful addition to Thala’s wildlife, the Cruiser Butterfly is a conspicuous resident that swoops and flutters amidst the local […]
Chillagoe Caves
Spectacular limestone caverns, passages and stalactites, in over 700 caves (some of which run for 11kms) comprise much of what […]
Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
For a fun and accessible way to see rare and colourful creatures in a pristine coral environment, that’s also the […]
Whale Migration and Breeding
During autumn in Antarctica, when ice forms on the sea surface and the air takes on a palpable chill, a […]