‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed
An adult orca cruises near the surface of the clear, blue water, holding a large sunfish…
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How Sam Neill’s Jurassic Park performance inspired a generation of paleontologists
The sudden death of actor Sam Neill prompted tributes from colleagues and fans worldwide. But the…
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Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
Jeanne Tarrant Helen Briggs, Kate Stephens and Kevin Church, Climate and Science team 9 July 2026, 13:13 BST Updated 7…
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NZ’s unique fossil record of marine molluscs helps scientists predict extinction risk – before it’s too late
Scientists are increasingly worried we may be witnessing the start of the “sixth mass extinction” –…
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A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means
A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a giant petrel found near…
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How is the Australian poultry industry preparing for a possible outbreak of bird flu?
Around the country, but especially in WA and SA, the poultry industry has already begun increasing…
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Bird flu has spread to two Australian states. Here’s how it could accelerate our extinction crisis
The arrival of H5N1 in Australia is not cause for panic, as this outbreak is yet…
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Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery
The seabed, which was shaped by retreating glaciers from the end of the last ice age,…
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could work for addiction too – and we finally know how
For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures…
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Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife
A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, bringing temperatures close to 40°C and prompting widespread health…
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The first case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia has been confirmed. What does this mean?
Importantly, ducks have very limited signs of disease when infected with HPAI H5N1, and appear to…
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Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years
More than 100 million years ago, a flying reptile called a pterosaur flew over the oceans…
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Bodies of Evidence: Tools of degradation inside Israeli prisons
“The use of animals, the use of dogs.”The UN’s top expert on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, talks…
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How will Australian native bees cope with climate change? Their nests hold a clue
Bees have many different ways of building their homes. Many people will be familiar with the…
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Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light on ideas
The summer blockbuster season has kicked off in earnest with the theatrical release of Disclosure Day,…
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Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos
When savoury whole foods such as lean meat, poultry, or pulses were chosen, protein intakes were…
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Would you buy milk from a gene-edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think
As temperatures rise, New Zealand’s dairy farmers face a growing challenge: keeping cows cool enough to…
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‘You Either Love Animals Or Don’t’: Anita Dongre Get’s Honest About Veganism In India At VIC
From plant-based nutrition and fitness to sustainable fashion and conscious living, the Vegan India Conference 2026…
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Seahorses and shark fins are illegally trafficked. An AI tool could help stop this crime
Shark fins on a plane, seahorses in your bag and sea cucumbers in the post –…
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Growing numbers of sambar deer creating new challenges for coexistence in urban landscape
Once feared to be locally extinct, Singapore’s sambar deer population has grown from around 15 to…
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500-million-year-old fossil helps fill a strange gap in our record of life on Earth
Roughly 500 million years ago, a strange event in the evolution of life on Earth seems…
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“Self-destructive” Vladimir Putin loses home support as war rages on • FRANCE 24 English
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 25 May 2026 : First, papers discuss whether Vladimir Putin has lost support from…
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Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it
In hours of underwater video footage from a New York aquarium, a beluga whale named Natasha…
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Animal Welfare Activist Xavier Santiago Explains Why Relocating Stray Dogs Can Increase Aggression
In an interview, animal welfare activist Xavier Santiago highlighted the importance of strengthening ABC (Animal Birth…
