Bugs About

07/09/2026

Australia holds the unfortunate title of the
Most mammal extinction due to humans. Hundreds of our other mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, invertebrate and plant species are unfortunately currently listed as endangered. Everything we do and don’t do, matters.

04/09/2026

20 years ago the world lost a legend.

I remember leaving work that afternoon when I worked in childcare. It was all over the radio. I was thinking to myself no, they have the wrong person. Then I got a few phone calls from upset friends as well. He was gone.

Steve did things differently, he showed animals to the world and brought attention to their plight. Watching Steve and his passion is one of the driving forced of my passion for animals and conservation. Particularly for those that some think are unlovable.

Thank you Steve for all you did and taught us.

01/09/2026

Happy National wattle day.

25/08/2026

22/08/2026

Last day of National science week tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

15/08/2026

First day at of . Lots of fun at Australian Museum. Teaching locals and tourist from America, PNG and more. Bugs tucked away in bed for an early night. Tomorrow is at Centennial Parklands. 11am till 3pm.

14/08/2026

A week after science week you will find us here. Come see the bugs, visit our friends from Sydney Zoo, meet some chickens and a whole lot more.

13/08/2026

Come visit us at Sydney Zoo Monday to Friday of science week. Lots of great science activities to check out as well.

06/08/2026

How good is this! Hopefully more and more are found!

An exciting discovery in Western Sydney! 👀🐌

Penrith City Council staff spotted an endangered Cumberland Plain land snail, discovered at Castlereagh Council Reserve in Londonderry.

It’s the first recorded sighting for this public reserve and another reminder of the importance of protecting remnant bushland across the Cumberland Plain.

LLS identified and confirmed it was the endangered Cumberland Plain land snail.

Interestingly, snails found in the Castlereagh ecosystem are often much darker than those found elsewhere. Scientists are still investigating why this is, but it may be linked to local conditions or differences in their diet.

Each new record helps improve our understanding of threatened species and reinforces why protecting native habitat matters 💚

Learn more about the Cumberland Plain land snail and how to identify it via the NSW Environment and Heritage website 👉 https://bit.ly/4wx3tcC