Nature & Wildlife
Gallery: Weirdest species names
Scientists do have a sense of humour after all. While the Latin scientific names may seem formal, behind some of them are in-jokes and puns that will make you groan.
Tag: animals
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Video: Australia’s biggest stick insect
Museum Victoria Live exhibits keeper Maik Fiedel describes the Lady Gaga-ntuan stick insect.
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Australia’s biggest stick insect found
A huge specimen of a rare giant stick insect has been found, and may be the largest in Australia.
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Violet snail an ocean wanderer
The violet snail floats on a homemade raft of bubbles.
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Snake eats a crocodile in epic battle
A snake has eaten a crocodile in an epic duel that shocked onlookers in Queensland.
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Video: Kangaroo eating a bird
Rare video of a kangaroo eating a bird has been captured on film.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Black-capped lory a colourful creation
This native PNG parrot is distinguished by its black head.
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Jumping spider: I’m watching you!
A curious Green jumping spider (Mopsus mormon) marvels at his own reflection.
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Wild and pure: Dingoes of Fraser Island
Dingoes are an iconic Australian animal, but their co-existence with humans is challenging.