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Scientists venture deep into Victorian forest to secure future for giant burrowing frog
There’s hope for the giant burrowing frog after Melbourne Zoo successfully collected tadpoles to begin a breeding program.
Category: Wildlife
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The Maningrida diving tarantula sounds like a bad time
Far be it from me to tell spiders what to do, but a tarantula has no business being in the water.
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Queensland woman rescues brown snake from netting
You need a mighty delicate touch to execute this incredible rescue of a highly venomous snake.
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Waves of dead animals washing up after NSW floods
Wildlife populations hard-hit by bushfire and drought have been dealt another blow, with recent flooding tipped to wipe out even more animals.
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Burying the heart: a traditional farewell to fallen whale
The heart of a dead rare whale has been buried by traditional owners as part of a cultural ceremony. Here’s why.
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Loggerhead hatchlings washed ashore by wild coastal swells, hundreds of kilometres from home
If you find a baby turtle washed up on a NSW beach, don’t return it to the sea, experts say.
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Spiders are on the move thanks to the floods – but hold off on the insect spray
Here’s why you need to leave our spiders, slugs and millipedes alone after the rain.
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Ancient species of tree kangaroo discovered
Just when we think we know everything there is to know about kangaroos, we discover something new. Meet the curvy-clawed, long-fingered tree kangaroo that once inhabited Australia.
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How you can help wildlife during floods
If you find disoriented or wet wildlife wandering your area or your home, here’s what you can do.
Wildlife
The mystery of the NT’s aquatic tarantulas captured
We know very little about these aquatic tarantulas, but this footage shows their unique breathing techniques at work.