Dr Karl: Need to Know
Need to know: Bird poo hue
Why is most bird poo white, even though birds eat food of many different colours?
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The nursery frog is Australia’s smallest – and sweetest
Everything about the nursery frog is adorable. This tiny frog, which is barely more than a few centimetres long, is named for the fastidious care it gives to its offspring.
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The shining flycatcher almost doesn’t look real
Australia’s most beautiful birds aren’t just the colourful ones. With its glossy blue-black feathers that shimmer like a polished gemstone, the shining flycatcher is one of our most striking native species.
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The kultarr has more than a little spring in its step
Like a miniature kangaroo with bite, the kultarr is one of Australia’s most fascinating carnivorous marsupials.
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Don’t worry, cardinalfish, we didn’t want your eggs anyway
Like an anatomical panic room, the mouth of a cardinalfish might just be the safest place in the ocean if you’re an unhatched fry.
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For birdwatchers, the princess parrot is one of Australia’s most highly desired
Among bird enthusiasts who are keen to spot Australia’s most beautiful and elusive species, few parrots are as sought-after as this princess.
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The pebble-mound mouse is very good at its job
Look at this sweet tiny mouse, busy at work. That pebble is literally the size of its head, and it’s carrying it in its powerful little maw.
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Bizarre mushrooms give Australian forests an otherworldly vibe
If you go down to the woods today, look out for your ear on the ground…
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Australia’s biggest butterfly is fooled by toxic plants
If ever there was a reason to keep on top of the weeds and invasive plants in your garden, this is it: Australia’s largest butterfly, the Cairns birdwing, is threatened by two types of flowering plants, which give off similar signals to the plants they need to survive.
