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On the nose: wildlife detection dog successfully trained to find rare ‘finger’ fungus
The sniffing talents of a dog breed usually employed to find truffles have been utilised for science.
Tag: fungi
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Puff go the spores: this is what happens when you poke earthstar fungi
Introducing the star of the mushroom world.
Creatura Blog
Bizarre mushrooms give Australian forests an otherworldly vibe
If you go down to the woods today, look out for your ear on the ground…
News
‘Not worth the risk’: health authorities have warned against eating wild mushrooms
Health authorities are strongly advising against foraging for wild mushrooms, warning that mushrooms found in the wild or in your backyard can be toxic.
Science & Environment
The conservation crisis facing Australia’s fungi
Having a comprehensive understanding of fungi – their distribution, populations and reproduction – will be critical to understanding the threats to their conservation. But we’ve got a long way to go, says one expert.
Science & Environment
An illustrated guide to backyard fungi
Australia is home to a lot of fabulous fungi.
