Alan Henderson has had a fascination for invertebrates his entire life. He has successfully combined this with his other passion, macro photography, and his images have been published in books and other media throughout the world. Alan completed a BAppSc, Scientific Photography at RMIT University before beginning his zoo-keeping career in Ballarat. He created the Australian Nature Education Centre in 1995 and received the Young Australian of the Year Regional Development Award for the Centre. He was lured to Melbourne Museum and began the Live Exhibits Unit, which ultimately led to the development of the extremely popular ‘Bugs Alive!’ exhibition, and authored the award-winning book Bugs Alive – A Guide to Keeping Australian Invertebrates. He coordinated the Unit for 11 years before leaving to operate Minibeast Wildlife full-time. His expertise in working with live invertebrates have taken him around the world, including the jungles of Costa Rica. Alan now operates Minibeast Wildlife from the tropical paradise of Kuranda, north Queensland, one of the most biologically diverse regions of Australia, particularly with regard to invertebrates.
Minibeasts
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True rulers of our world and the key to our survival.
Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking macrophotography, this stunning insight into the world of the minibeasts reveals the critical role these true rulers of our world play in our survival. Topics covered include the jobs invertebrates (insects) perform that enable life on earth to exist, as well as how they have evolved to suit their environments. From new medical drugs to hi-tech robotics, minibeasts provide a wealth of material for humans to draw on to help solve our 21st-century problems.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 254 x 254 mm / 10 x 10 Inches | Colour | 160 Pages |
Sunday Telegraph newspaper feature
“A jaw-dropping series of photos has put the fascinating miniature world of “minibeasts” under the microscope…” Click here to view.
News.com.au photo gallery
“…giving humans an intimate insight into a bugs life.” Click here to view.
Brisbane Courier Mail newspaper article
“Minibeasts uses macro photography to get readers up close to a range of creepy crawlies in their natural environment.” Click here to view.
Adelaide Sunday Mail newspaper article
“A visual feast of colourful critters.” Click here to view.
Herald Sun newpaper article
“…captures this fascinating miniature world.” Click here to view.
Sunday Territorian
“…astonishing photos…” Click here to view.
Good Reading magazine article
“…we get to peer up close through (Alan Henderson’s) lens at the beautiful tiny creatures he finds.”
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ABC Sydney’s Afternoons With James Valentine radio segment
“Alan has published a beautiful book called Minibeasts, full of gorgeous photos.” Click here to download the audio.
ABC Melbourne’s Breakfast with Sami Shah radio segment
“A beautiful, beautiful book. The photography is incredible…” Click here to download the audio.
ABC Perth’s Drive with Stan Shaw radio segment
“…a stunning insight into the micro-world of insects.” Click here to download the audio.
ABC Canberra’s Afternoons with Adrienne Francis radio segment
“I’d prefer a funnel-web in front of the camera to a bride – brides really make me nervous!” [Alan Henderson on photographing Minibeasts]. Click here to download the audio.
ABC Far North Queensland’s Drive with Adam Stephen radio segment
“…offers a fascinating insight into the world of the insect kingdom whilst also highlighting their importance to their survival.” Click here to download the audio.
ABC Illawarra Mornings with Fairlie Hamilton radio segment
“You are like the Steve Irwin of the bug world!” Click here to download the audio
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