Australia Day, celebrated annually on 26 January, is the official national day of Australia, commemorating the establishment of the first European settlement on the continent of Australia. The date is that of the foundation of a British penal colony in New South Wales, by Captain Arthur Phillip, the first Governor.
Where are our Australian Plimates? picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

More than a million roam the Outback, mostly in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Biologists say the population is doubling every eight years.

Mmmmm! Camel, it's what's for dinner. picked by tigertony 6 months ago

Authorities said Monday they want to shoot more than 3,000 kangaroos on the fringes of Australia's capital, noting the animals were growing in population and eating through the grassy habitats of endangered species. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

20 kangaroos were killed, among about 400 due to be shot in a bid to protect the site from overgrazing and to protect other species. picked by coldbladed 3 months ago