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# Australian Geographic

> Australian wildlife, nature, science and adventure — since 1986. Profits support conservation and research through the Australian Geographic Society.

Australian Geographic is Australia's leading nature and science publication. We cover wildlife, ecosystems, scientific discoveries, Indigenous culture, history, and outdoor adventure across the Australian continent and beyond.

Subscribers become members of the Australian Geographic Society, which funds conservation projects, scientific research, and adventure initiatives including the annual Awards for Nature and Adventurer of the Year.

## Sections

- [Animals](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/): Wildlife news, species profiles, and animal behaviour
- [Nature](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/nature/): Landscapes, ecosystems, and natural phenomena
- [Science](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/science/): Research, discoveries, and scientific developments
- [History & Culture](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/): Indigenous culture, Australian history, and heritage
- [Travel & Outdoors](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/outdoor/): Adventure travel, outdoor activities, and destination guides

## Content Types

- [Fact Files](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/fact-files/): In-depth species profiles with scientific data
- [Explainers](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/explainers/): Clear explanations of scientific concepts
- [Quizzes](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/quiz/): Interactive nature and wildlife quizzes
- [Web Stories](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/web-stories/): Visual stories in swipeable format

## Australian Geographic Society

- [Society](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/society): Conservation funding, citizen science, and adventure programs
- [Subscribe](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/subscribe/): Magazine subscription and Society membership

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/sitemap_index.xml): Full XML sitemap index
- [Shop](https://shop.australiangeographic.com.au/): Australian Geographic merchandise and products
- [Contact](https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/contact/): Editorial team