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Echidna Species Lived Watery Lifestyles Like Platypuses: Study
As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.
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Scientists Reportedly Discover New Species of Marine Life on the Antarctic Ocean Floor
Strange underwater life ranging from hand-sized sea spiders to jelly-like sea pigs to a breeding sea butterfly has been found by Australian scientists investigating the Antarctic ocean floor. Taken aboard the RSV Nuyina icebreaker, these unusual species found at enormous depths provide understanding of life in one of the toughest places on Earth. S...
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The Only Living Kangaroo That Doesn't Hop
In the remnant rainforests of coastal far-north Queensland, bushwalkers may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a diminutive marsupial that's the last living representative of its family.
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US Influencer "Truly Sorry" For Wombat Video, Slams Australian PM
US influencer Sam Jones said she intended to "prevent these amazing animals from being hit, and making sure the joey wasn't in need of immediate care."
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Breakthrough As Australian Scientists Produce Kangaroo Embryos Using IVF For First Time
It's the first time a kangaroo embryo has been produced by injecting a single sperm cell into an egg.
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This Animal's Teeth Grow Forever, And Keep A Record Of Age And Sex
How do you find out the age of a wild animal? For some Australian marsupials, we have discovered you can tell from their teeth.
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Fossils Of "Sea Phantom" Flying Reptile Found In Australia
Scientists have announced the discovery in the Australian state of Queensland of fossils of a creature which lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous Period.
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Is It Okay To Kiss Your Pet? How Animal-Borne Diseases Are A Real Threat
Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of Australian households have at least one pet.
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Australian Couple Accused Of Having Sex With Dogs And Filming It Arrested
An Australian couple has been charged with five counts of bestiality after allegedly engaging in a series of sex acts involving dogs.
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After Attack At National Park, Australian Crocodiles Face Cull Threat
The top politician in Australia's Northern Territory said Tuesday it was "time to consider" a return to crocodile culling after an attack at a popular swimming spot.
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Watch: Octopus Steals Australian Diver's GoPro Camera, 'Tug Of War' Ensues
15-year-old Jesse Loffel was filming an octopus from a safe distance in Jervis Bay when the animal decided to steal the equipment.
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Influencers Pose With Snakes And Baby Crocodiles At Australian Night Club, Spark Outrage
Photos of the launch party which have gone viral showed influencers posing with snakes and baby crocodiles.
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Watch: Hong Kong Scientists Discover Box Jellyfish With 24 Eyes
The transparent creature was found in Hong Kong's Mai Po Nature Reserve, where the new species, Tripedalia maipoensis, was given its name.
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Australian Influencer Sparks Outrage After Revealing She Killed Two Cats As A Child
Shortly after her confession, cosmetic brand MCoBeauty cut ties with her and announced they were dropping her as an ambassador.
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Australian Woman Sets World Record After Running Daily Marathon For 150 Days
Erchana Murray-Bartlett started the marathon to bring awareness towards the extinction catastrophe affecting Australian animals and vegetation
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Echidna Species Lived Watery Lifestyles Like Platypuses: Study
As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.
-
Scientists Reportedly Discover New Species of Marine Life on the Antarctic Ocean Floor
Strange underwater life ranging from hand-sized sea spiders to jelly-like sea pigs to a breeding sea butterfly has been found by Australian scientists investigating the Antarctic ocean floor. Taken aboard the RSV Nuyina icebreaker, these unusual species found at enormous depths provide understanding of life in one of the toughest places on Earth. S...
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The Only Living Kangaroo That Doesn't Hop
In the remnant rainforests of coastal far-north Queensland, bushwalkers may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a diminutive marsupial that's the last living representative of its family.
-
US Influencer "Truly Sorry" For Wombat Video, Slams Australian PM
US influencer Sam Jones said she intended to "prevent these amazing animals from being hit, and making sure the joey wasn't in need of immediate care."
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Breakthrough As Australian Scientists Produce Kangaroo Embryos Using IVF For First Time
It's the first time a kangaroo embryo has been produced by injecting a single sperm cell into an egg.
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This Animal's Teeth Grow Forever, And Keep A Record Of Age And Sex
How do you find out the age of a wild animal? For some Australian marsupials, we have discovered you can tell from their teeth.
-
Fossils Of "Sea Phantom" Flying Reptile Found In Australia
Scientists have announced the discovery in the Australian state of Queensland of fossils of a creature which lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous Period.
-
Is It Okay To Kiss Your Pet? How Animal-Borne Diseases Are A Real Threat
Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of Australian households have at least one pet.
-
Australian Couple Accused Of Having Sex With Dogs And Filming It Arrested
An Australian couple has been charged with five counts of bestiality after allegedly engaging in a series of sex acts involving dogs.
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After Attack At National Park, Australian Crocodiles Face Cull Threat
The top politician in Australia's Northern Territory said Tuesday it was "time to consider" a return to crocodile culling after an attack at a popular swimming spot.
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Watch: Octopus Steals Australian Diver's GoPro Camera, 'Tug Of War' Ensues
15-year-old Jesse Loffel was filming an octopus from a safe distance in Jervis Bay when the animal decided to steal the equipment.
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Influencers Pose With Snakes And Baby Crocodiles At Australian Night Club, Spark Outrage
Photos of the launch party which have gone viral showed influencers posing with snakes and baby crocodiles.
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Watch: Hong Kong Scientists Discover Box Jellyfish With 24 Eyes
The transparent creature was found in Hong Kong's Mai Po Nature Reserve, where the new species, Tripedalia maipoensis, was given its name.
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Australian Influencer Sparks Outrage After Revealing She Killed Two Cats As A Child
Shortly after her confession, cosmetic brand MCoBeauty cut ties with her and announced they were dropping her as an ambassador.
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Australian Woman Sets World Record After Running Daily Marathon For 150 Days
Erchana Murray-Bartlett started the marathon to bring awareness towards the extinction catastrophe affecting Australian animals and vegetation
