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Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.

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Going ballistic: spider spins a spring-loaded trap

A bizarre new species of spider has been discovered in the rainforests of far north Queensland that spins a unique trap to snare a single species of ant.

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Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

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Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.

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Never mind the crocs: man takes epic swim challenge

An ultramarathon athlete will attempt a world record swim in a river swarming with crocodiles - but they are the least of his worries.

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Tiny frogs making themselves at home in concrete jungle

Tiny frogs that usually call the rainforest floor home are moving up into man-made concrete dwellings as the perfect tropical retreat, a study has found.

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Snow gum dieback raises fears for largest river system

The snow gum forests of Australia's high country are dying, and it could have profound consequences for the nation's largest river system.

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Popular rat baits restricted over wildlife impacts

Conservationists are celebrating after the pesticides regulator moved to restrict rodenticides from sale due to their severe impact on native wildlife.

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‘She’s in the sky’: K’gari tragedy teen farewelled

Canadian teen Piper James has been farewelled at a funeral after her death on K'gari, where her body was found surrounded by dingoes.

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Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

A 58,000-hectare Australian expanse containing some of the world's oldest evidence of animal life could be included on the prestigious World Heritage list.

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‘Chaotic’: exotic zoo found by police in drug raid

A makeshift zoo filled with exotic animals, including a saltwater crocodile and a deadly cobra, has been discovered by police during a "chaotic" drug raid.

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Family arrives to farewell teenager who died on K’gari

The distraught family of a teenager found dead surrounded by dingoes have made the heartbreaking journey to Australia as they look to farewell their daughter.

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Heartbroken parents to fly in for teen’s island tribute

The family of a Canadian backpacker found dead near a pack of dingoes will arrive in Australia for a traditional Indigenous smoking ceremony at the site.

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Wild dingoes to be euthanised after teen’s island death

Rangers will "humanely euthanise" wild dingoes after a backpacker's body was found to have evidence of "pre-mortem" bites.

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Family launches GoFundMe to bring teen’s body home

Tensions are mounting over how to manage a World Heritage island's tourist numbers and dingo population after a teenager's death.

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Dingo attack fears grow after teenager’s death

Rangers have increased patrols at a tourist spot after a teenager's body was discovered surrounded by a pack of dingoes following a warning about the wild dogs.

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Bushfires spark inquiry call as funding debate rages

Underfunding has been blamed for the scale of losses from ferocious bushfires but state authorities insist conditions made containment impossible.

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Magpies paralysed as illness strikes swooper-stars

An unknown illness has left a wildlife hospital overwhelmed with injured magpies, while across the country a mysterious outbreak is killing the songbirds.

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Koala ‘misinformation’ cry as population counts soar

Fresh data reveals Australia's koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.

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Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

A huge proposed national park to protect koalas has been hailed by conservationists, but the logging industry says jobs will be decimated.

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Wind farm fans ‘death row’ fears for endangered species

Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.

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Young humpbacks exposed to danger with shifting births

An increasing number of humpback whales are being born in southerly waters, potentially exposing calves to greater risks.

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Wombat AI: software deployed to track native animals

Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls, fallow deer and other wild animals are being tracked using artificial intelligence to free up conservationists' time.

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Baby turtles released after being saved from ex-cyclone

Authorities have released hundreds of baby sea turtles that were rescued before the arrival of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

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Fears of reduction in promised koala park coming ‘soon’

Conservation groups have expressed concerns over the eventual size of a promised Great Koala National Park, with a decision expected "soon enough".

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‘Preferred’ koala park opens door to major logging

A state's so-called koala wars appear no closer to being resolved as spatial mapping highlights the possible impact on native forest of a national park plan.

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Support grows to ditch shark nets along popular beaches

Shark nets are being likened to a "hanky floating in the ocean" and more coastal communities want to ditch the barriers, which can kill other marine life.

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Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk

Scientists are warning about the impacts of forever chemicals on animals after a CSIRO study showed alarming health affects on freshwater turtles.

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Who let the dogs in? US airline in biosecurity breach

A US-based airline could have jeopardised Australia's rabies-free status with the unchecked arrival of dogs aboard flights to Brisbane and Sydney.

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Global report charts ‘catastrophic’ wildlife decline

The world's monitored wildlife populations are down 73 per cent, with Australian species and the reef in the crosshairs, a major report warns.

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Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat

Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.