New tick species facing extinction
Researchers believe a newly discovered species of Australian tick is at risk of extinction due to its preference for one critically endangered marsupial.
Researchers believe a newly discovered species of Australian tick is at risk of extinction due to its preference for one critically endangered marsupial.
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