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‘Happy feet’ penguin returns to Antarctica
A lost penguin is getting a lift home to Antarctica on a New Zealand research vessel.
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Solid diamond planet found
A massive star has been transformed into a much smaller planet made of diamond, say experts.
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Native fish swims 800km to find a mate
One determined Australian mulloway swam a marathon return journey along the coast of Victoria and South Australia.
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Adventurous chicks prefer outgoing males
Female zebra finches that are adventurous prefer similarly outgoing males, says a new study.
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World has 8.7 million species, most unknown
In the most accurate estimate of species to date, scientists say we’ve only discovered about 10 per cent.
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Coral Sea a biodiversity hotspot for sharks
A new report has found that the Coral Sea is one of the most diverse habitats for sharks and tuna.
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World’s oldest fossils found in the Pilbara
What may be 3.4-billion-year-old fossils of bacteria have been discovered near Port Hedland in Western Australia.
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A mission to save indigenous languages
Of 250 known Aboriginal languages, just 20 are still in use today. A new project will attempt to revive some.
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Fairy-wrens eavesdrop to avert danger
Superb fairy-wrens steer clear of danger by listening in on the warning cries of other birds.
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Speedy snail is surprise crab killer
Snails are known for their slow movement, but the Australian moon snail is quick to attack soldier crabs.