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7 new species of peacock spider discovered
A Sydney scientist has discovered seven new species of peacock spiders, the beautiful, tiny Australian jumping spiders renowned for their courtship dance.
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Remains of bizarre snail-eating marsupial found
The fossil remains of a previously unknown family of marsupials with a taste for snails have been found in Queensland.
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Locally extinct bird ‘rediscovered’ after 178 years
It’s estimated 99 per cent of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct, but for some, the term is revoked after being rediscovered decades – or even centuries – later.
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Port Jackson sharks have individual personalities
All sharks may appear fierce, but new research reveals Port Jackson sharks have distinct personalities that impact how they respond to stress and risk-taking.
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Squids on the rise in changing ocean
Populations of squid, octopus and cuttlefish have boomed over the past 60 years, as the oceans change.
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VIDEO: Tiger shark feeding frenzy in WA
A cruise company has captured incredible footage of up to 70 tiger sharks feeding on a deceased humpback whale in Western Australia.
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VIDEO: Sea snails could hold cancer killer
Chemicals from the white rock sea snail found to be potent killers of drug-resistant cancer cells.
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Europa’s ocean may have Earth-like chemical balance
New NASA modelling published this week suggests the ocean of Jupiter’s moon Europa may have the right balance of ‘chemical energy’ for life.
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VIDEO: Baby giraffe born at Australia Zoo
Sally the giraffe gave birth to a healthy female calf on Tuesday, her second in two years.
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First Australian map to be restored in Melbourne
A priceless, 353-year-old map of New Holland – on which all subsequent mapping of Australia is based – has arrived in Melbourne for restoration.