Living fossil found in Grampians NP
An ancient dragonfly species has been found in two wetland locations, dramatically increasing its known range.
Tag: animals
Lizards found to send secret signals
Some lizards us UV light as a flashy but clandestine display to ward off male rivals, new research shows.
Biodiversity
Genetically pure dingoes face extinction
Dingoes are often reviled by farmers, but their interbreeding with domestic dogs could send them to extinction.
Nature & Wildlife
Flickr photo of the week: yawning
Some bizarre pelican behaviour was captured for this week’s AG Flickr photo of the week.
History & Culture
Tasmanian tigers brought to life
The largest private collection of Tasmanian tiger relics helps explain how the marsupials lived, and how they died.
News
Harmonious orgy is winning formula for frogs
Female frogs that simultaneously mate with a dozen males produce stronger offspring, new research finds.
History & Culture
Rabbits: from pest to plate
Australia has a love-hate relationship with rabbits, but now some innovative chefs are putting them to good use.
Biodiversity
Say goodbye to Sydney’s colony of bats
A huge colony of 22,000 flying foxes will be evicted from Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens after a lost court appeal.
News
Bigger groups make better choices
Fish in groups are quicker and more accurate at making decisions than individuals.
Water
Queensland’s turtle hatching spectacle
While the cyclone and floods have hit Queensland hard, for wildlife the show must go on – and what a show it is.