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Cane toads have adapted to our climate
Scientists say in the future cane toads will be relatively common and widespread.
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DNA records could save snakes from illegal trade
Scientists say the new tests will curtail illegal poaching.
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Why do deep-sea corals glow?
Coral and algae form a symbiotic relationship reliant on sunshine. But deep under the sea, light isn’t in abundance, so for a long time the corals survival has perplexed scientists.
Biodiversity
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
A new study has found that by exposing threatened native animals to their enemies, such as feral cats, they are able to develop more diligent behaviours, which may prolong their survival.
Biodiversity
Habitat loss is devastating mammal species
A large-scale study, the biggest of its kind, has measured the impact of habitat loss for more than 4000 land mammals.
Biodiversity
Tiger sharks in need of protection
A new study has revealed that tiger sharks of the Indo-Pacific region share the same gene pool, contrary to previous assumptions. The findings bolster arguments that there needs to be an international approach to conserving the species.
News
Map recording massacres of Aboriginal people has been released
The map will over turn assumptions that were made for generations that this land wasn’t fought for on a number of fronts by the first peoples.
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Bee optics could inform the technology of drones and robots
Researchers say that if they can mimic the way bees process colour, the technology of drones and robots can be drastically improved.
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Geckos and skinks rescued from the brink of extinction
A successful captive breeding program has revived the lister gecko and the blue-tailed skink species.