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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.
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Perenties fight to (near) death
Bloody territorial behaviour captured in South Australian outback.
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An ocean like no other: the Southern Ocean’s ecological richness and significance for global climate
The Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean (or even the Austral ocean), is like no other and best described in superlatives. Here’s everything you need to know about why it’s so bloody important.
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The cicada’s deafening shriek is the sound of summer, and humans have been drawn to it for thousands of years
This year has been a bumper for our favourite six-legged screecher.
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National icon, the platypus, declared a threatened species in Victoria
A new citizen science project using eDNA technology to map the distribution of platypuses in Victoria will hopefully help reverse declines.
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The North Face Ultra Fastpack IV Mid Futurelight: Video gear test
The North Face Ultra Fastpack IV Mid Futurelight shoes prove you don’t need to go heavy for a reliable hiking boot. Check our video review to see how tough they are.