Spider expert, Dr Robert Raven, had to think like a tarantula to catch this specimen. If you think you’re brave enough, check out this close-up footage of a few of the critters that he and other scientists have found on the Quinkan Bush Blitz. Quinkan Critters video filmed and edited by Robert Whyte
More visitors to the Quinkan lab
A day after our school visit, the Quinkan Bush Blitz lab was thrown open to the community to share our work and finds so far. More than thirty locals enjoyed a sumptuous barbecue at the Laura Roadhouse, chatting with the scientists and enlightening us about the special country on which we are fortunate enough to be […]
Bush Blitz scientists go back to school
See how our scientists go when they are asked to go – “back to school”. Nine Laura State School students and three teaching staff shared their wonder for nature, hunger for learning and contagious enthusiasm with the Bush Blitz scientists during field collecting and a visit to the lab. After each of the scientists explained what […]
Quinkan Bush Blitz underway
At this time of year, it’s hot and sticky in Quinkan country near Laura in Cape York. Collecting in the wet season has really paid off, as the trying conditions mean that few have attempted to collect during this time of lush growth and abundant water. The sandstone plateau, basalt peaks and often waterfall-fed gullies […]
Olkola Country, Queensland, 2015
In July 2015, a Bush Blitz was conducted on land managed by the Olkola Aboriginal Corporation on Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. More than a third of the 897 species found had not previously been recorded on Olkola Country, and 57 species may be new to science. Three threatened species were recorded, as well as eight […]
Judbarra / Gregory National Park, Northern Territory, 2015
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 to science. Three threatened vertebrate species were recorded, as well as 18 plants of conservation […]