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AUSTRALIAN POSSUMS
In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...- Lost for 6,000 years: Scientists rediscover two adorable creatures on remote islandTwo marsupial species believed to have gone extinct at least 6,000 years ago have been rediscovered alive in the forests of New Guinea. The...
- Who is Lidia Thorpe and why did the Indigenous Australian senator heckle King Charles?Lidia Thorpe, an Independent Australian senator, made global headlines after a dramatic confrontation with King Charles during his visit to...
- Remains of ancient extinct lion species discovered in AustraliaCanberra, Dec 7 (IANS) A team of Australian scientists announced on Thursday the discovery of fossilised remains of a new species of lion t...
- Researchers turn to crowdfunding to save endangered parrotCanberra, Oct 18 (IANS) Australian researchers have turned to crowdfunding to help bankroll a new technology to save the critically endange...
- David Attenborough lobbies for new park to save rare possumOne of the world's most famous naturalists, Sir David Attenborough is leading the charge for a new national park to be created in the Austr...
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