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‘Extinct’ waterlily back from the dead
The world’s smallest waterlily is flourishing in captivity after it was found to be extinct in the wild in 2008.
Tag: environment
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River red gums gain new protection
100,000 hectares of river red gum forests will now be protected under NSW government legislation.
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Coal offloaded from stranded reef ship
Salvage crews are offloading coal from a ship that ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef last month.
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Traffic noise killing off frogs
The din from urban traffic is drowning out the mating calls of some Australian frogs.
Wildlife
Aussie bat research 100 years behind
You might be shocked to learn that many Australian mammals are unknown to science. Taxonomist Harry Parnaby says it’s time to turbo-charge research.
Science & Environment
An illustrated guide to Australia’s gum blossoms
Colour explodes like festive fireworks from these Australian icons.
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Species evolve slowly in arid Australia
Warmer, wetter areas promote biodiversity, a new study suggests.
Science & Environment
Iceland risks further catastrophic eruption
Australian geographer Deanne Bird warns that a second volcano could erupt in Iceland.
News
Massive new Indigenous Protected Area declared
Kalka-Pipalyatjara, a newly protected, Aboriginal-managed region of South Australia is home to numerous endangered species.
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Oil and gas prospecting highlights need for marine reserves
Pressure mounts on regulators to protect marine life, as exploration for oil and gas increases in Australian waters.