To save Australia's animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they're getting it wrong?
Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction.
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Genetic engineering could help rid Australia of toxic cane toads
Other genetic solutions are in development. Tadpole cannibalism has inspired a team at Macquarie University to engineer ...
Editorial: After the fires, must we get rid of our flammable eucalyptus and palm trees? Maybe not
Faced with more drought and increasingly frequent wildfires, Southern Californians have been encouraged, for years, to rip ...
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Why desert lizards are facing their own ‘cost-of-living’ crisis as global warming hikes their ‘energy bills’
It’s a well-known fact that lizards like to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature. But global warming is putting ...
His job is to go into the wild and find slithery snakes – and he loves it
Snake tours – or “herping” – on which enthusiasts trudge along jungle trails and through muddy swamps to seek out and take ...
7 unique animals that represent the rich wildlife of Indonesia
Indonesia's rich biodiversity hosts fascinating and unique animals like Komodo Dragons, Sumatran Orangutans, Pygmy Tarsiers, ...
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Why desert lizards are facing their own 'cost-of-living' crisis
Why desert lizards are facing their own 'cost-of-living' crisis It's a well-known fact that lizards like to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature. Desert lizards are facing a ...
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12 Worst Invasive Species In Florida
Invasive species can wreak havoc wherever they're found, but Florida has a few that are particularly dangerous. Here are the ...
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Snakes in Olive Trees: Tip of Plant Trade Hazards
Continental European snakes, geckos and Italian wall lizards are making their way to northern Europe undetected among imports of ornamental olive ...