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Croc sighted near Brisbane an accidental visitor

Experts say a saltwater crocodile reported this week near Minjerribah, off Brisbane, is likely to be a “vagrant” that’s swum well south of its usual home.

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Bush rat kingdom thrives at Sydney’s North Head

Species reintroductions often focus on the threatened and endangered. But one rewilding project in Sydney shows that transplanting common species can give ecosystems a much-needed leg up.

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Echidnas blow snot bubbles to stay cool

Just when we thought these iconic Australian creatures couldn’t get any quirkier, it turns out they use their own mucus to beat the heat, new research has found.

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Zebra finches are social singers, new research finds

Song plays an important social role for zebra finches in the wild, upending theories that songbirds only sing to establish territory and attract a mate, a new study reveals.

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Tom Robinson shares epic tales from first leg of world record-breaking solo journey

The 23-year-old Queenslander has successfully completed the first leg of his world record breaking attempt to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific Ocean from South America to Australia.

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Using drones to spot beach-bound sharks

Ongoing tests show drones are an effective way to spot sharks that wander too close to busy beaches.

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Learning to live with a carnivore

Not so long ago saltwater crocodiles were considered vermin in Australia and shot on sight. Now the reptiles are appreciated as a valuable commodity in the country’s far north…and they’re thriving.