Biodiversity is an independent guide for people in Australia who want to understand the country's extraordinary plants, animals and ecosystems, and to help them where they live. We publish plain-language guides in three areas: understanding, covering what biodiversity is, endemic species, threatened species and invasive species; at home, covering wildlife-friendly gardens, native bees, frogs and ponds, and pets and wildlife; and getting involved, covering citizen science, helping injured wildlife, wildlife photography and reducing your impact. Our free habitat checker suggests practical next steps for your garden or balcony.
Why we exist
This web address was once home to a personal wildlife film and image archive, which later closed. We have no connection to its creator. Australia is home to a huge number of species found nowhere else, and many are under pressure. Good information is scattered across reports, agencies and organisations. We want to bring the essentials together in one place, in plain language, grounded in official and expert sources.
How we work
We write every guide in our own words. For facts, we rely on sources such as the Australia State of the Environment 2021 report, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, state and territory museums and wildlife rescue organisations, and we list our sources on each page. We never invent statistics, prices, quotes or reviews, and we don't rank or recommend businesses or charities.
Independence
Biodiversity (biodiversity.com.au) is an independent information site. We are not a government agency, charity, wildlife rescue group, research body or conservation organisation, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any organisation named on this site, any previous operator of this domain, or any organisation with a similar name.
General information only
Our guides are general information. Rules about wildlife, pets, plants and land vary between states, territories and councils, so check with your local authority. If you find sick or injured wildlife, contact a local wildlife rescue group or vet.
Contact us
Spotted an error, or have a suggestion? Please use our contact page. We read every message, and we correct mistakes promptly.