Kangaroo
Australia debating using dingoes, Tasmanian devils to control invasive species
As Australia tries to confront continued growth among non-native species that are decimating its eco-system, naturalists are considering a back-to-basics approach to getting things in order. The dingoes and Tasmanian devils are native predators that may be reintroduced in a bid to keep invasive species at bay.
Alternative Meat
When a number of cows tested positive for BSE, or Mad Cow Disease, in Germany last year, droves of people vowed to stay away from beef products. Exotic meats, such as ostrich and kangaroo, came into favor, as well as organic meat. But as Michael Muhlberger reports, many Germans are going back to eating beef.
Australia’s Ancient Landscape
The Olympic Games may be the shining moment of Australia’s recent history. But the continent’s past is just as exciting. It’s an old, old land that, geologically-speaking, people have only recently discovered. Earlier this year on the National Geographic Radio Expedition, NPR’s Alex Chadwick looked beyond kangaroos and koalas to see what makes Australia so […]