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How deep is the sea? These clever seals know and are happily sharing their secrets
New ocean depths and seascapes beneath the East Antarctic continental shelf have been revealed in the latest study tracking deep-diving seals.
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Fighting the skin disease killing Australia’s wombats
New research into a mite that causes itchy, infectious skin diseases in mammals is now helping Australia’s effort to stop a deadly mange in wombats.
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The battle to save Australia’s ultra rare grumpy fish
A grumpy looking Tasmanian fish with flashy Broadway features is the poster child for an extraordinary battle against extinction.
Science & Environment
The secret world of moss, ancient ancestor and vital for Earth’s health
When people consider extraordinary plants, most probably don’t spare a thought for moss. It blends in against the green background of plant life, and seems to grow everywhere – whether you want it to or not.
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Where the whale sharks are: New research reveals secrets of world’s biggest fish
A collaboration between Australian and Indonesian researchers is uncovering some of the mysteries of the world’s largest fish.
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Whales who warble less likely to win a female’s affections
In the competitive world of cetacean courtship, male humpbacks are facing new social pressures.
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29 threatened Aussie species are back from the brink. How?
Here’s some good conservation news: 29 threatened Aussie animal species are back from the brink.
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Discovery identifies Australia as birthplace of all modern mammals
Research has uncovered evidence that the evolution of mammals began in the Southern Hemisphere, not the Northern Hemisphere, challenging hundreds of years of scientific dogma.
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Giant wombats roamed the continent and now we have a complete description of their melons
The most complete skull of a giant wombat that roamed the continent 80,000 years ago has been described for the first time in history.
Wildlife
Platypus, be dammed: new threat to vulnerable species revealed
Platypus can glow green and hunt prey with electricity – but can’t climb dams to find a mate. This is a problem.