by Peter Rowland | Thursday, November 5, 2020
Carnivores (Order: Carnivora) Carnivora is an order of placental mammals, characterised by their adaptation to feed primarily on flesh. Some members, such as bears, are omnivorous, while others eat no flesh at all and are specialized herbivores, the most notable being...
by Peter Rowland | Sunday, October 25, 2020
Central Netted Dragon Scientific Name: Ctenophorus nuchalis Size: Snout Vent Length 120 mm; Total Length 265 mm What does it look like? The Central Netted Dragon is small and stocky, with large, rounded head, short limbs and tapering tail. Spines scattered on sides of...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Cisticolas (Family Cisticolidae) The two species found in Australia, the Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis and the Golden-headed Cisticola C. exilis each have several endemic subspecies. Small birds, with a slender, pointed bill, rounded wings, and typically with a...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Cockatiel Scientific Name: Nymphicus hollandicus Size: Total Length 30 to 33 cm What does it look and sound like? The Cockatiel is an unusual member of the cockatoo family. It is small in size, and has a slender body and long pointed tail, which is more characteristic...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Cockroaches and Termites (Order: Blattodea) Over 580 species of cockroaches within six families recorded in Australia, including several introduced species, which are common pests around residential and commercial buildings. The ‘pest’ species feed largely on human...
