Ant invaders wage war on Aussie lizards
Yellow crazy ants can have a devastating effect on native skinks and scientists fear some of Australia's tiniest, most endangered frogs could be next.
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Butt-breathing turtle hit by Qld flood
Two endangered turtles, including one that can breathe through its backside, have almost certainly lost nests and food sources after major floods in Queensland.
Aussie birds disappearing due to warming
Lowland bird populations in the Australian Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are moving uphill as temperatures rise, displacing other species, researchers say.
Detection dogs train as wildlife warriors
Conservation dogs are being used to help to sniff out the droppings of endangered native animals as well as their foes to help with preservation efforts.