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What are Shinglebacks? Shinglebacks are a skink, which is a type of lizard. At 40 cm long and up to 900 grams, they’re one of the largest skinks in the world. What do they look like? They’re similar to their cousins; the Blue-tongued Lizard, because they have a blue tongue. But Shinglebacks are heavily armoured… Read more »

What is GIS? GIS stands for geographical information systems and is a tool that allows for the recording, visualisation, manipulation and analysis of geographical information. GIS is anything from the creation of basic maps to the management of spatial information databases to sophisticated geospatial analysis. What kind of stuff can you do with GIS? GIS… Read more »

Ecotourism is defined as ‘tourism directed towards natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife’. As ecologists, botanists, flora, and fauna experts, the BOOBOOK team aren’t just guides, they’re scientists. Dedicating their lives to ecological exploration and understanding has led the team to become ecotourism providers. Ecotourism providers are dedicated to the conservation… Read more »

Nothing says Australia quite like our unique and wonderful Outback. In the Roma and Injune regions of Queensland we have it all – the open spaces that stretch out forever, awesome weather carved sandstone gorges, beautiful sunsets, dinosaur footprints, clear open skies, Aboriginal history and colourful characters that helped to build and make our outback… Read more »

Cover up is the motto! Although shorts in some instances can be OK too. After working in Australia’s great outdoors for over forty years we, at BOOBOOK, still find it most comfortable to wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Not only does this protect us from sunburn during summer and keep us warmer in… Read more »

Bustards not “Bastards” are a common bird found in Outback Queensland, particularly in the Maranoa and central highlands regions. Being the size of a large pelican and quite tasty, they were hunted by people regularly for food during the early settlement days. Their numbers dwindled significantly as a result, however in the last twenty plus… Read more »

After working for the government, large energy companies and community groups Craig and Meryl Eddie in True Queensland style stepped further into the business world by starting their own ecological consulting business. The Business was called BOOBOOK, which is an indigenous word for the common Mopoke or BOOBOOK owl. It was also the name given… Read more »