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New subspecies of red-tailed black cockatoo discovered
The new subspecies of red-tailed cockatoo, previously thought to be a part of the inland subspecies, was discovered by scientists after a decade-long search.
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Black cockatoo chicks hatch among burnt habitat
The genetically distinct glossy black cockatoos of Kangaroo Island are in a precarious place following the 2019/2020 bushfires, but things are slowly looking up.
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Sophie Matterson named the recipient of Nancy-Bird Walton sponsorship
Sophie Matterson won the sponsorship for her Coast to Coast project, a 5000km camel journey across Australia.
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Last known footage of the now extinct thylacine rediscovered – video
Footage of the last known moving images of the now extinct thylacine has been uncovered. Shot in 1935 for the travelogue Tasmania the Wonderland, the clip shows Benjamin, the last known surviving thylacine at a Hobart Zoo, who died 18 months after the footage was captured. Previously, footage of Benjamin shot in 1933 was believed to be the final moving images of a living thylacine.
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Saving the endangered heath mouse, one burn at a time
Can hazard reduction burns help save this adorable little critter?
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Endangered Sydney seahorses released back into harbour
Scientists have high hopes that the recent release of Sydney seahorses back into the harbour will help populations slowly recover.
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Celebrating Australia’s Afghan cameleers
Afghan cameleers played a vital role in the early European exploration and settlement of inland Australia during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Winter is here: Adventure in Jasper, Alberta
Jasper, Alberta is an adventure playground famous for its skiing, but there are plenty more winter activities available on tap in this Canadian mountain town.
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Rescued platypuses return after rainfall replenishes waterways
The platpuses were rescued from drying waterways in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve in December.