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An extinct Tasmanian crayfish has been re-discovered
A little-known type of burrowing crayfish thought to be extinct has been spotted by environmental scientists in steep creeks in Tasmania’s rugged west.
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Forests fight back after bushfire infernos
An expert review of forest recovery science has found 70 per cent of plant species within eucalypt forests survive bushfires.
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Researchers decode Aussie lungfish genome
German and Austrian biologists say they have cracked the genetic code of the Australian lungfish, which is considered to be a “living fossil”.
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Wollemi: Ancient trees get NSW bushfire protection
‘Dinosaur trees’ declared an asset of international significance, making it easier for government to protect them from bushfires.
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Rare pink flannel flowers bloom after bushfires
Pink flannel flowers bring a ray of hope and renewal to bushfire-ravaged country.
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Birds that play with others have the biggest brains – and the same may go for humans
‘Bird brained’ takes on a whole new meaning thanks to the latest research.
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Doggone it: Tassie tiger skull most similar to wolves, not other Aussie marsupials
New research discovers surprising detail about the thylacine’s evolution.
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Sea lion diagnosed with tuberculosis triggers public health concerns
An Australian sea lion has been reported with tuberculosis in South Australia.
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Three new carnivorous sponges found in Great Australian Bight
What are found 3km below the surface of the water, have evolved into meat eaters and can only be found in the Great Australian Bight?
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Dad gives birth to 100+ young – looks like he’s sneezing
It’s a breeding bonanza for this endangered species of Aussie seahorse.