Animals, Latest News | 13 May 2024
Endangered Species Spotlight
BRUSH-TAILED BETTONG (AKA WOYLIE) The brush-tailed bettong, also known as the woylie, is a small marsupial that measures only...
Animals, Latest News | 19 April 2024
Are Crocodiles Good Mothers?
Is there a softer side to these ancient predators? We’ve all seen the reports of ‘problem’ Saltwater crocs in Australia....
Latest News, Animals | 07 March 2024
Dingoes are not wild dogs
When left alone in the wild, dingoes are shy. Can you imagine your dog being killed like this? We’ve all...
Animals, Latest News | 22 November 2021
5 Amazing Animals You Can Find in Rockpools
Did you know that you can discover amazing animal species on your next rockpooling adventure? Rockpools are essential ecosystems for...
Animals, Latest News | 22 December 2016
5 Summertime Tips for Spotting Wildlife in the Aussie Bush
Summertime speeds by rapidly every season. This year, why not make the most of it? If you’re lucky enough to...
Animals, Latest News | 18 September 2015
Reptiles in the movies
Reptiles have featured on the big screen right from the days of black and white to the action movies of...
Animals, Latest News | 28 July 2015
Protecting Australian reptiles – A Burning Question!
Burning on a regular basis is a fact of life in Australia. Whether it’s called prescribed, planned or controlled, these...
Five Freaky Frogs You’ve Got To See To Believe!
Frogs and toads are among the most diverse creatures on earth, and while your average green frog or brown toad...
Latest News, Animals | 08 October 2014
Australian Reptile Myths Busted: Snakes!
Australia’s reptiles are notoriously nasty, but what danger do they really pose on our day-to-day lives? Statistics indicate that you’re...
Latest News, Animals | 12 September 2014
Megafauna – Meet the amazing ancestors to our unique Australian animals!
Ever wonder why Australian animals are so unique? So different to those found elsewhere in the world? It’s because we’ve...
Latest News, Animals | 29 August 2014
Herpetophobia: The Fear Of Reptiles
We’re encouraged to be fearless, however a life without any fear would be terribly short-lived. Fear protects us from danger...
Climate and Wildlife – A Complex Relationship
Climate change is having a devastating effect on our globe, placing our wildlife at ever increasing risk. There are three...
Latest News, Animals | 28 May 2014
Lesser Known Australian Animals and Where You Can Meet Them!
When people think of Australian wildlife, they often think of popular animals like kangaroos, wombats, koalas, or even the frilled...
Reptile Encounters Goes Wild this Summer Holidays
‘So, what was the coolest thing you did over the holidays?’ ‘Oh, I hung-out with a grey-headed flying fox, a...
Latest News, Animals | 26 January 2016
Amazing Wildlife In Your Backyard And Beyond!
Did you know there are over 30 different types of snakes in Victoria alone?! As well as the Eastern Brown...
Conservation Through Education
Why Australia is great When you think of Australia, what comes to mind? The fact that it’s the world’s...
Latest News, Animals | 07 September 2016
Unforgettable Reptile Themed Corporate Events
So what was the most exciting feature at your company’s last corporate event? A caricaturist with a funny hat? A...
Cold-Blooded and In Trouble – Part 2
Our look into the endangered ectotherms of Victoria continues with a look into some of our swamp-loving species; A gorgeous...
Latest News, Animals | 03 April 2014
How to Keep Wildlife at Home in Victoria – Obtaining a Licence
Victoria is such a great place for animal enthusiasts to live. That’s because it’s so easy and fun to look...
Latest News, Animals | 19 February 2014
How Aggressive Are Crocodiles?
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest species of crocodile on the planet, with average males measuring about 5 metres long and...
How To Help Wildlife Animals During A Bushfire
Victoria is no stranger to bush fires. The first recorded bush fire, called Black Thursday (1851), destroyed 5 million hectares...
Latest News, Animals | 09 January 2014
Should Australians Reconsider Owning Cats as Pets?
If you ever enjoyed having a cat as a pet, then you can thank the members of the Stone Age,...
Latest News, Animals | 06 December 2013
Why Do Reptiles Have Scales?
Reptiles are one of the six basic animal families, and belong to the biological class called Reptilia, which includes animals...
Animals, Latest News | 26 November 2013
Tiger Snakes – How Deadly Are They?
While the tiger snake’s reputation as a fierce predator is widely known throughout Australia, few people ever encounter this reptile...
Animals, Latest News | 11 November 2013
What Do Reptiles Eat?
Having a reptile for a pet in some ways is much easier than having a dog or a cat. You...
Wildlife Conservation
The word extinction means the permanent loss of a species, and the reason why it happens is due to one...
On Borrowed Time Documentary
On Borrowed Time is a 10 minute documentary featuring the Malayan Tiger, a species that continues to drop in number...
Animals, Latest News | 20 September 2013
Caring for Your Pet Lizard
Lizards are popular pets because they are easy to maintain and, unlike a dog or a cat, needs little space. Although...
Animals, Latest News | 18 September 2013
The 5 Most Intelligent Reptiles
Believe it or not, reptiles are fairly intelligent creatures. In fact, the intelligence level of some species of reptiles rivals...
Animals, Latest News | 06 September 2013
The Frogs in Our Backyard!
Australia is home to so many different varieties of frogs. A lot of them live in your very own backyard!...
Animals, Latest News | 26 August 2013
Australia’s Deadliest Snakes
Reptile Encounters does not only care for venomous animals, but we also get a lot of questions about them! Australia is actually home...
Animals, Latest News | 20 August 2013
The Tasmanian Devil
Fossils found by archaeologists tell us that Tasmanian devils once lived on the Australian Mainland, but today they are only...
Aqualife – An in depth look at aquatic life!
Aqualife has kicked off in 2012 with a bang! The show has been incredibly popular with schools and kinders booking...
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