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Ancient croc was mammal mimic
New fossils reveal a mammal-like crocodile that lived on land and chewed rather than chomped its prey.
Tag: Science & Environment
Science & Environment
The interplanetary superhighway
Scientists consider making fuel-efficient low gravity tracks to link the stars and planets.
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In pictures: new deep sea creatures
Australian scientists have captured images from the ocean depths, revealing strange new critters.
Science & Environment
Pay the tropics to reverse deforestation
Australian conservationist William Lawrence says there’s an easy way to stop the razing of the rainforests.
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New shark repellents under development
New shark repellents may prevent the animals being caught as bycatch on longlines.
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Plastiki sails into Sydney Harbour
After sailing 8,000 nautical miles, the boat made from plastic bottles has arrived in Sydney and will be here for a month.
Science & Environment
Green message in 12,500 bottles
After 128 days at sea, David de Rothschild arrives with an environmental message.
Wildlife
For the love of sharks
Tim Winton campaigns for turtles, dugongs and whales. He’s now taken on his toughest customer.
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Australian species are older, study says
Australian reptiles and amphibians are older than their northern counterparts and may be more vulnerable to extinction.
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Fossils reveal prehistoric life cycle
Scientists have stumbled upon fascinating clues about an extinct marsupial.