New fossils show Tasmanian devils lived with people in outback Western Australia 45,000 years ago
No comparable images are currently known from around Juukan itself. However, marine shell beads from the…
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First bird flu death in an Australian mainland mammal is a grim milestone. We know how bad this can get
There are currently no commercially available H5 vaccines suitable for mammals available in Australia. We do…
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The first wave of bird flu is the worst: what Australia can learn from overseas
Before this strain arrived, experts evaluated the risk for all Australian bird and mammal species, developed…
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Crocodiles can’t fly. Birds can. Scientists have finally figured out why
The closest living relatives of crocodiles and alligators are, perhaps surprisingly, birds. They are both archosauriforms,…
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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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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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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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Koala numbers crashed across Australia 100,000 years ago. Global glacial cycles are likely to blame
It’s surprising how easy it is to see a koala every day in Australia’s major cities….
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Squeak up! I can’t hear you: pilot whales are shouting to hear themselves over ship noise
In the Strait of Gibraltar – a famous marine road connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic…
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Animals can talk over huge distances – but humans might be changing their range
Animals are noisy. And their noises can travel a long way. But making sounds can be…
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Wasps and frogs keep evolving a crucial pain molecule in their venom. Now we know why
The next time you stub your toe, get pricked with a needle, or have your fingers…
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The strange animals that control their body heat
Similarly, in response to an accidental flooding event in the lab, researchers observed a highly unusual…
