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Uncovering King Island's Hidden Freshwater Snails

On the second day of our King Island expedition, we made our way to Boggy Creek, a secluded spot in the island's southwest corner, alongside the invertebrate team. One of the more remote locations the crew wanted to visit was Boggy Creek, a small seasonal creek on the SW corner of the island, near the coast. We followed a track through a couple of ...

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Day 1 - Spider man!

Today marked an exhilarating commencement to our exploration of the enigmatic invertebrate world on King Island. Guided by the seasoned arachnologist, John Douglas, our mission was to unearth the mostly tiny spiders that call this island home. Armed with a white collection tray, we ventured into the island's reserves, prepared to 'beat around ...

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