Science & Environment
Mightier than the saw
Sawfish are among the world’s most unusual marine creatures. But some species are also among the most threatened animals on the planet.
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News
Rangers save 40 endangered sawfish pups from dry waterhole
The rescued pups are a much needed boost to the largetooth sawfish populations.
Wildlife
Gallery: The endangered sawfish
Sharks and Rays Australia has been conducting research surveys across river systems adjacent to Queensland’s Gulf of Carpentaria aiming to find and count sawfish.
News
Endangered sawfish battle crocodiles and sharks
Although equipped with a formidable saw, young freshwater sawfish do not escape unscathed from their upstream migration through crocodile- and shark-infested waters, new research has found.
News
Sawfish are the ultimate stealth hunters, study finds
New research has shed light on the function of the distinctive ‘saw’ on sawfish – and how it enables the unusual species to sneak up on its prey.