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Kangaroos use tail like a leg to walk
Scientists have found that kangaroos are possibly the first mammals to have developed something a bit like a ‘three-legged’ walk.
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‘Snot eel’ blasts predators with slime
The eel-like hagfish slimes its predators in an unusual defence mechanism and it’s been captured on video.
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Earth from space: time-lapse video
A time-lapse video of Earth from space reveals the wonder of our planet and just how thin the atmosphere is.
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Fish-eating spiders more common than you think
Researchers have determined that spiders prey on fish on every continent except Antarctica
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Australian, American snakes evolved to look alike
Australian snakes evolved to have similar body forms as North American snakes, but they have quite different diets
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Koalas hug trees to keep cool
Koalas hugging cool trees can reduce their body temperatures by almost 70 per cent
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Hurricanes named after females more deadly
Hurricanes with female names appear to be more deadly but more underestimated, a new study suggests
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Flights resume after Sangeang Api volcano erupts
Flights from northern Australia have resumed after the eruption of the Sangeang Api volcano in Indonesia.
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Whale poo important for ocean ecosystems
Rather than a burden on the marine food chain, whales contribute important nutrients, new research shows.
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Help save turtles with a new tracking app
Download a new Aussie app to help protect freshwater turtle nests from feral animals.