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A huge 5.2 m crocodile has been shot dead in Queensland
Wildlife experts say that the illegal shooting of the crocodile will now prompt a mad race among other male crocodiles to become the new alpha.
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Queensland Museum acquires rare meteorite
Initially mistaken for a gold nugget, this rare dendritic trolite-irons meteorite is one of only five specimens known worldwide and it’s the biggest, weighing in at 15.3 kg.
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Rangers save 40 endangered sawfish pups from dry waterhole
The rescued pups are a much needed boost to the largetooth sawfish populations.
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The Australian Reptile Park’s quokka joey ventures outside of pouch
The female quokka joey has been officially named ‘Cinnamon’.
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Barn owl ears don’t age, scientists discover
Understanding how barn owls regenerate the sensory cells in their ears could inform the treatment of hearing loss in humans.
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Don’t flush your goldfish, scientists warn
Goldfish have been found invading Australian estuaries and now scientists are cautioning those who may consider flushing their unwanted goldfish down the toilet.
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George the Wombat voted Australia’s most adorable animal
The internet sensation won by a huge margin.
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NASA spacecraft will pass through Australian skies this weekend
Australian stargazers will have the opportunity to see the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft as it journeys to the asteroid, Bennu.
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Astronomers have new plans for a telescope in Antarctica
Antarctica’s icy temperatures creates ideal conditions for viewing star and planet formation.