Study estimates the cost of preventing extinction of Australia's priority species
A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's ...
‘Going out with a bang’: Cape man’s final wish soon to take off
Chafer explained, “The spacecraft comes into the atmosphere, and it burns up almost like a shooting star. Sharrow will be ...
Orca researchers catch rare glimpse of newborn killer whale off Bremer Bay
A newborn killer whale calf spotted off the southern coast of WA could be one of the youngest ever seen in Australian waters.
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On Nature column: How wildlife copes with winter
Living outdoors in freezing winter weather is a challenge for all animals.
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These are the animals other than Punxsutawney Phil that will predict end of winter on Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only animal used to signal the end of winter weather. States all over the country have their own ...
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Life cycles of some insects adapt well to a changing climate: Others, not so much
Some biologists speculate that animals will get smaller with global warming to reduce heat stress. While this may be true of warm-blooded animals, what about exotherms like insects? Thanks to a ...
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Cold shocks in the Amazon: How do wild animals respond?
A new study has revealed how sudden cold waves impacts wildlife, including insects and mammals, in the Amazon rainforest.
While you sleep, these insects are working hard on the night shift to keep our environment healthy
As night falls over Australia's forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In ...
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Nature struggling to adapt to milder winters
Plants, birds, insects, mammals or amphibians have all developed strategies for the cold season. Some sleep through it, some move to warmer regions, others find ways to stay snug. But climate change ...
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Where do bees go in the winter?
Once the temps drop and snowflakes begin to fall, it’s easy to assume that insects have simply disappeared. And while many do ...
Debenhams sale cuts 61% off 'warm' boots that are 'heaven for your feet'
Shoppers looking for a comfy pair of Boots without splashing the cash might want to check out the Debenhams sale. The ...