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Household rat poisons are killing boobook owls, study says
A year-long study into the decline of Australia’s boobook owls has revealed that the leading cause may be household rodenticides.
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Wildlife
Top 6 innovative ways scientists are preventing the extinction of Aussie animals
To celebrate Threatened Species Day take a close look at the hard work scientists are doing to prevent the extinction of our native animals.
Wildlife
The best cakes from the Threatened Species Bake Off
To celebrate Threatened Species Day this Thursday the TS Commissioner, Greg Andrews is holding a bake off with a twist— all baked goods must be of your favourite threatened species. Greg will be judging entries alongside Dr Bec West from UNSW and Annabel Crabb. Entries close this Thursday.
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Bright future for endangered rock wallabies
After 20 years of assumed extinction, endangered rock wallabies are making a comeback in Kalbarri National Park, WA.
Wildlife
ANZANG 2015 Threatened species shortlist
The Australian Geographic 2015 ANZANG Threatened species competition asked for photos of flora or fauna that has been deemed threatened, rare, vulnerable or endangered. This shortlist is a reminder of how many beautiful animals face extinction if we do not act.