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Ancient eagle fossil discovered in South Australian outback among oldest in the world
The eagle was similar in size to the wedge-tailed eagle and preyed upon koalas.
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Science & Environment
Giant penguins: why did they exist and what caused their extinction?
The deep-dive into giant penguins you didn’t know you needed.
Science & Environment
Postcards from Lightning Ridge
The first week of the Australian Opal Centre and Australian Geographic fossil dig at Lightning Ridge has unearthed plenty of fossils and opals.
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Rare local amber findings offer insight into ancient terrestrial ecosystems
A new report detailing rare amber findings in Australia and New Zealand is shedding light on the ecology and evolution of polar and subpolar terrestrial ecosystems.
Science & Environment
Fossil of giant sea creature discovered in South Australia
At up to 30cm long and armed with spines for crushing and shredding food, we’ve identified a previously unknown creature that would have been a giant among its neighbours in the waters off modern-day South Australia.
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Opalised dinosaur fossil found at Lightning Ridge a new species
Lightning Ridge is a true treasure chest of dinosaur fossils.
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Ediacara Conservation Park to be expanded
Alien-like impressions of animals preserved in South Australia half a billion years ago will be given further protections by the State Government.
Science & Environment
Digging at Lightning Ridge
Each year Australian Geographic sets out for Lightning Ridge to discover fossils and opals, or even fossilised opals.
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Scientists have discovered a fossil fish with a platypus-like snout
The newly discovered fossil of Brindabellaspis, a fish with a platypus-like snout, reveals that coral reefs have long been evolution hotspots.
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Australia’s ancient snakes were swimmers and underground dwellers
Meet two of Australia’s ancient snakes, Yurlunggur and Wonambi.