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Notable Figures

Profiles of influential scientists, naturalists, and conservationists who have made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Australian wildlife. This category includes historical figures like John Gould and Charles Darwin, as well as contemporary influencers and researchers who continue to shape our understanding of Australia’s unique fauna.

William Young Shark Hunter
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The Shark Hunter Who Killed 100,000 Sharks | William Young Legacy

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Steve Irwin – The Crocodile Hunter & Wildlife Warrior | Complete Biography

Steve Irwin • Life Legacy and Impact of The Crocodile Hunter “I’m dying.” These were the final words of…

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Rolf Harris | From National Icon to Convicted Predator

The Unmasking of Rolf Harris As a Predator Behind Fame In 2008, Time magazine named Rolf Harris the 5th…

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Elizabeth Gould | Pioneer Wildlife Artist of Australia 1804-1841

Elizabeth Gould, The Woman Who Painted Australia’s Birds The morning breeze carried the salty tang of the Tasmanian coast…

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Richard Owen | Victorian Britain’s Revolutionary Anatomist

Richard Owen – The Brilliant Mind Behind Dinosaur Classification Richard Owen, famed for coining the term “dinosaur” and establishing…

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George Kearsley Shaw Pioneer of Botany and Zoology

George Shaw The Life and Legacy of a Pioneer in Natural History In 1799, a peculiar specimen arrived at…

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George Stubbs paintings of Kongouro and (inset) Large Dog
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George Stubbs Kongouro and Large Dog Paintings – Legacy of Cook’s Voyage

Artistic Legacy of George Stubbs’ ‘Kongouro‘ and ‘Large Dog’ Paintings In 1773, the paintings of a Kangaroo and Dingo…

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Paul Hogan Bio | From Rigger to Hollywood

Paul Hogan The Unlikely Australian Superstar In the annals of Australian entertainment, few stars shine as brightly or as…

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Les Hiddins: The Bush Tucker Man – An Australian Legend

The Story of Les Hiddins From Soldier to The Bush Tucker Man Major Leslie James Hiddins AM, better known…

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