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Great white shark deterrent almost 100 per cent effective
The wearable ‘Shark Shield’ is almost 100 per cent effective at deterring great white sharks, according to new research.
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Sexual cannibalism could benefit male praying mantis
When a female praying mantis eats the male after mating, it’s a good thing for the male. In evolutionary terms, at least.
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Meet 5 new dingo puppies born at the Australian Reptile Park
It’s hoped the new litter will help educate the public about the important role of this vulnerable Aussie species in the ecosystem.
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Rescued seal returns to wild after Sydney storm
A young fur seal nicknamed ‘Elvis’ has been released back into the wild after being washed ashore by Sydney’s recent wild storms.
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Google honours Eddie Mabo on his 80th birthday
Today’s Google Doodle illustration pays respects to the Aboriginal lands rights activist.
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2500 coral reef experts plead for better management of Great Barrier Reef
“The damage to this Australian icon has already been devastating.”
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Adelaide Zoo farewells ‘miracle’ tree kangaroo
An orphaned Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo, famous for being fostered by a rock-wallaby, is being transferred to Singapore next week.
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VIDEO: Python stuck in endless loop of its own shed skin
A Stimson python at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre has been filmed in a particularly awkward predicament.
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First tree kangaroo born at Perth Zoo in 36 years
Mian, Perth Zoo’s newest occupant, is not only adorable but vital to the endangered species’ survival.
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South Pole last place on Earth to reach 400ppm CO2
Antarctica has surpassed a global warming milestone, registering CO2 levels higher than any time in the past 4 million years.