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Judbarra / Gregory National Park, Northern Territory, 2015

March 11, 2017 by Bush Blitz
In May to June 2015, a Bush Blitz was conducted at Judbarra / Gregory National Park in the Northern Territory. Scientists recorded 794 species, of which 217 had not previously been recorded on the reserve and 29 may be new…
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Carnarvon Station Reserve, Queensland, 2014

March 11, 2017 by Bush Blitz
In October 2014, a Bush Blitz was conducted at Carnarvon Station Reserve, a Bush Heritage property in Central Queensland. Scientists recorded 1125 species, of which 705 had not previously been recorded on the reserve and 127 may be new to…
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Bush Blitz TeachLive – engaging high school students in science

March 10, 2017 by Bush Blitz
The future of conservation depends on the skills and tools of science teachers. High school teacher Keith Martin-Smith argues that field trips, real and virtual, are pivotal to engaging students. In a beautiful article written for the well known Wildlife Australia Magazine, Keith Martin-Smith…
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Bush Blitz Croajingolong National Park amazing footage

December 19, 2016 by Bush Blitz
Take a look at some of our great video footage from the Croajingolong National Park Bush Blitz. See zoologists in the field wrangling wriggly legless lizards and venomous snakes; marine specialists diving with playful seals and a beautiful baby humpback…
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Lucky students share discoveries on Bush Blitz

December 6, 2016 by Bush Blitz
Eight lucky year 10 and 11 students from the Methodist Ladies College in Melbourne, spent a day and a night discovering the hidden wonders of Croajingolong National Parks' World Heritage. Thanks to the Methodist Ladies College, Bush Blitz has been able to locate…
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Amazing images from Mallacoota Bush Blitz courtesy of Museum Victoria

November 22, 2016 by Bush Blitz
While the scientists would stumble into basecamp with collecting jars over flowing with specimens and crawl gratefully into bed, David Paul, official photographer of the Museum Victoria, would work into the wee hours of the morning photographing the dazzling array of creatures…
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