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Animals, Latest News | 19 April 2024

Crocodile Mums

Is there a softer side to these ancient predators? We’ve all seen the reports of ‘problem’ Saltwater crocs in Australia....

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...

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...

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...

Latest News, Animals | 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...

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...

Animals, Endangered Species, Latest News | 21 October 2014

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...

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...

Herpetophobia: What to do when reptiles trigger terror!

We’re encouraged to be fearless, however a life without any fear would be terribly short-lived. Fear protects us from danger...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 22 July 2014

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...

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...

Special Events, Animals, School Incursions, Latest News | 16 December 2015

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...

Animals, Latest News | 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...

Endangered Species, Animals, Latest News | 06 October 2016

Conservation Through Education

Why Australia is great When you think of Australia, what comes to mind? The fact that it’s the world’s...

Animals, Latest News | 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...

Endangered Species, Animals, Latest News | 16 August 2016

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...

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...

How Aggressive Are Crocodiles?

Saltwater crocodiles are the largest species of crocodile on the planet, with average males measuring about 5 metres long and...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 14 February 2014

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...

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,...

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...

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...

What Do Reptiles Eat?

Having a reptile for a pet in some ways is much easier than having a dog or a cat. You...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 29 October 2013

Wildlife Conservation

The word extinction means the permanent loss of a species, and the reason why it happens is due to one...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 16 October 2013

On Borrowed Time

On Borrowed Time is a 10 minute documentary featuring the Malayan Tiger, a species that continues to drop in number...

Latest News, Animals | 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...

Latest News, Animals | 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...

Latest News, Animals | 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!...

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...

The Tasmanian Devil

Fossils found by archaeologists tell us that Tasmanian devils once lived on the Australian Mainland, but today they are only...

Latest News, Animals, School Incursions | 19 November 2012

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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