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Mystery over bird paralysis syndrome
Researchers are working together to determine the cause of a mysterious paralysis syndrome affecting native birds across a ...
From feathers to fur and farms: the spread of bird flu
In February 2024, dairy farmers in Texas began noticing their cows were producing less milk and that the milk was discoloured ...
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KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – EXPLORE ANCIENT GORGES, WATERFALLS AND ROCK FORMATIONS
Karijini National Park is a beautiful and rugged national park located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It covers ...
The ultimate two-week Australian wildlife safari
Its origins lie in the Swahili language, but Africa isn’t the only place to enjoy a safari. On the other side of the planet, ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN4d
Scientists Create Gene-Edited ‘Peter Pan’ Tadpoles That Could Control Invasive Cane Toads Through Cannibalism
To combat one of Australia’s most troublesome species, researchers are developing hungry tadpoles that never grow up ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN3d
Inside the Epic Migrations of North America’s Most Fascinating Shorebirds, From Godwits to Curlews
Ornithologist Bruce Beehler tracks down what he calls the “Magnificent Seven,” a charismatic group of migratory birds, in his ...
Research Proves Citizen Science Reliable for Bird Data
Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how accurate is the ecological ...
State must crack down on Chevron’s toxic soil use in WA, say advocates
The US oil and gas giant is “privileged” to operate its export plant in a biodiversity haven off the WA coast. But the ...
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The big wet is bringing challenges and the promise of new life
With heavy rain and floods in Queensland and northern New South Wales last week, many staff have been impacted, but ...
Incredible photos after Aussie man 'untangles' huge python from backyard chicken
A remote Aussie fisherman and snake handler has shared incredible images of a large Olive python after it was found inside a ...
Birds & Blooms on MSN13h
6 Invasive Birds That Are Nonnative to America
Despite the name, these invasive birds are not actually sparrows but weaver finches, related to other weavers in Africa and elsewhere. European Starling Starlings, which are from Europe and Asia, ...