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Early season fires over northern Australia
Large fires are burning early in the Dry season in the Top End
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Cyclone Ita the strongest storm of 2014
A satellite image of Cyclone Ita shows the size of this Category 5 storm.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Orangutan crab a dedicated decorator
Its fuzzy orange outer shell gives this orangutan crab its name
Creatura with Bec Crew
Primitive hammerhead worms have a mouth/anus
This worm may be primitive, with a combination mouth/anus, but it has some clever adaptations
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Best natural history student artist of 2014 announced
The prestigious Australian Geographic Natural History Illustration Prize winner has been announced.
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Dawn of the dingo
The genes of dingoes, dogs and wolves suggests they all evolved from a long gone ancestor, turning existing theories of dog origins on their heads.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Deep-sea hatchetfish just trying its darndest to survive
Deep-sea creatures have adapted to life in the dark ocean depths.
On This Day
On this day: Brisbane World Expo 88 opens
Glowing humanoid robots, virtual golf and hanging out at the Heat Wave Disco – Australians revelled in the extravaganza that was Expo 88.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Wilson’s bird of paradise
This New Guinea bird is as elusive as it is beautiful
Creatura with Bec Crew
Caterpillar an expert in mimicry
This little caterpillar has elaborate mimicry to appear much bigger and scarier than it is.