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Parrot kills male babies to save females
Mother Eclectus parrots peck their male babies to death to save the females who are easier to raise.
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Baby quolls a boost for breeding program
A litter of five spotted-tailed quolls born at a Sydney wildlife park is a boon for the endangered species.
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Javan rhino extinct in Vietnam
The last Javan rhinoceros on the Asian mainland has been shot dead in Vietnam.
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Aussie experts help save world’s rarest wolf
To save the last 400 remaining Ethiopian wolves, local vets are being trained to collect and freeze wolf semen.
Wildlife
Private conservation protects Aussie species
Private reserves now protect many native species and are helping to increase population sizes and extend ranges.
Wildlife
How to avoid a shark attack
While shark attacks are relatively rare, there are things you can do to further reduce the risk.
Wildlife
Animals getting high: 10 common drunks
Here are 10 animals known for getting drunk or high on intoxicating wild plants.
Wildlife
Drunk birds: inebriation in the wild
Humans are not the only animals who like getting drunk. Plenty of birds and mammals get tipsy on natural brews.
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New boulder frogs discovered in Queensland
Two unusual species of frog have been discovered living in cracks between rocks in remote Cape York.
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Tasmanian devil cull won’t save the species
Culling of diseased Tasmanian devils can’t keep up with the rate of infection, new research shows.