The Wreck of the SS Yongala
23 March 1911. The steamship SS Yongala is nearing the end of her 99th voyage in Australian waters. She departs the town of Mackay at 1340 (1:40 pm) en route … Continue reading The Wreck of the SS Yongala
Tag: Australia
The Oldest Lifeforms on Earth
What are these weird rocks in the ocean? They look strange, but otherwise, they’re kinda whatever. They’re just boring old rocks, right? Well, these weird rocks are very old. So … Continue reading The Oldest Lifeforms on Earth
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Do you like penguins but wish they were portable enough to carry in one hand, instead of two? Well, I have just the penguin for you! This little penguin is … Continue reading The World’s Smallest Penguin
Why Australian Wildlife is NOT as Dangerous as You Think
When we talk about nature, Australia has kind of a bad rep. In the Land Down Under, the deadliest and most venomous creatures skulk the land and stalk the sea, … Continue reading Why Australian Wildlife is NOT as Dangerous as You Think
8 Cool Clownfish Facts
Thanks to the popular Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo, clownfish are among the world’s most popular fish. Scuba divers hope to encounter them, and aquarists hope to own them. But what’s … Continue reading 8 Cool Clownfish Facts
Walking with Dinosaurs: The Cassowaries of Etty Bay
In my travels, I’ve encountered many strange critters. But, in September 2013, about a month after my Mudskipper blog post (my last blog post for well over a year), I encountered a … Continue reading Walking with Dinosaurs: The Cassowaries of Etty Bay
My Top 20 Wildlife Photos (So Far)
my-top-20-wildlife-photos-so-far Here’s a list of my top 20 photos (so far). I have hundreds of high quality photos, but these are my best, which I have chosen based on uniqueness … Continue reading My Top 20 Wildlife Photos (So Far)
The Loud, Smart, and Beautiful Cockatoos of Australia
Looking more like stars of a 1980s punk band, cockatoos are loud, wacky parrots. If you don’t own one yourself, you’ve probably seen one in a pet store or dancing … Continue reading The Loud, Smart, and Beautiful Cockatoos of Australia
Do Fish Sleep?
Have you ever watched fish swimming around in an aquarium and wondered if they needed sleep? Surely, they have to rest sometimes, right? Well, yes, they do, but it’s not … Continue reading Do Fish Sleep?
Mudskippers: Fish That Can Walk on Land
This is a mudskipper: Adorable little gremlin, isn’t it? These odd fish are members of the goby family, but they’re different from other gobies in a variety of ways. First, … Continue reading Mudskippers: Fish That Can Walk on Land
Two Months in Australia.
Well, I’ve officially been in Australia for two months. Since arriving here, time has traveled at a strange pace. Sometimes, days have passed like weeks, and other times, days have … Continue reading Two Months in Australia.
“I’ve Lost My Bank Card Overseas!!! What Do I Do?!”
So you’re traveling overseas, wallowing in current experiences and future memories, when you open your wallet and discover your credit/debit card is gone!!! You only have about $40 in cash, … Continue reading “I’ve Lost My Bank Card Overseas!!! What Do I Do?!”
Tidewater Teddy 