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AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PREDATORS
In 2010, Australian scientists fed native predators toad sausages spiked with a nausea drug so they would learn to avoid deadly cane toads: a trick now used to train quolls before toads arrive- British settlers brought domestic cats to Australia in 1788 to control rats and mice around ships, farms, and settlements, but escaped cats now kill billions of native animals every year across the continent
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvation
- Man goes on a casual walk and comes back with a 'reptilian bagpack': Watch viral videoA video of a frilled-neck lizard climbing onto a man in an Australian forest has gone viral. The lizard inflated its frill and followed the...28 Nov, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty in deal with US that secures his freedom, ends legal fightJulian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, ending a prolonged legal battle ove...26 Jun, 2024, 12.12 PM IST
- What is Ophidascaris robertsi? Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first — Causes and precautionsThe medical world is in awe following a groundbreaking revelation involving an Australian woman whose brain was found to host a live worm w...29 Aug, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
- On Easter Sunday, a moment to savour the real triumph of rabbitsEuropeans were the first to hunt and domesticate rabbits.09 Apr, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
- Estimated 3 billion animals affected by Australia bushfires: StudyNearly three billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia's unprecedented 2019-20 wildfires in "one of the worst wildlife disaster...28 Jul, 2020, 01.17 PM IST
- Don't be fooled by the puppy eyes: This stray 'dog' is an endangered, feral animalHis unusual origins story and endearing looks have attracted global attention.06 Nov, 2019, 06.02 PM IST
- Plan a soulful wildlife journey: Visit Monkey temple in Ubud, volunteer at Tampopata National ReserveEthical wildlife experience is the new buzz word. A curious yet conscious approach is all we need while venturing into the kingdom of the w...30 Jul, 2019, 03.30 PM IST
- Wild, wild country! Spot endangered Rothschild giraffes in Uganda or meet Giant Aldabra Tortoises in SeychellesHere's a roundup of some the best options to consider for your next holiday.28 Jul, 2018, 10.56 AM IST
- Plant discovery could lead to growing food in spaceResearchers have discovered a gene in an ancient "magical" Australian native tobacco plant that may pave the way for growing food in space.04 Nov, 2015, 04.23 PM IST
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