Animals
Australia-first study finds rat poison in rare Perth Hills chuditch
New evidence shows the first confirmed cases of rat poisoning in native Australian marsupial carnivores.
- Claire Ottaviano
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New frog species named after Leonardo DiCaprio
Scientists chose to honour the 50-year-old actor for his dedication to environmental causes.
- Michael Murphy
Melbourne Zoo mourns loss of cherished gorilla Kimya at 20
Zoo staff described Kimya, a western lowland gorilla, as intelligent, observant and loving. Her death was unexpected and vets at the zoo will investigate.
- Hannah Hammoud
Beavers finish seven-year dam project in two days
Despite a seven-year planning process and successfully securing the funding, the Czech Republic’s dam plans went nowhere. Until the animal workers arrived.
- Harriet Barber
Humpback whales sing the way humans speak
The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests.
- Emily Anthes
‘Snake after snake kept coming’: 100 red-bellied black snakes removed from Sydney backyard
A homeowner called a local snake catcher to capture what he thought was a couple of snakes. What they found instead was “like winning the snake lottery”.
- Jessica McSweeney
Why an elephant was hurtling through Melbourne on the back of a truck
Fifteen-year-old Asian elephant bull Luk Chai is the first of Melbourne Zoo’s nine elephants to make the journey to Werribee.
- Cassandra Morgan
The icky problem facing cities because of global warming
Rising seas, intensifying droughts, worsening floods – these are well-known effects of climate change. Now there’s another one to add to the list. And you might find it in your house.
- Dino Grandoni
Tiny penguin rescued in Victoria after gruelling trans-Tasman journey
The penguin came shore 1800 kilometres from home, only to survive encounters with a shark and fox.
- Bianca Hall
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Permai the elephant begins 2000km journey from Perth Zoo to South Australia
The 37-year-old will begin her trip at around 11.30am on Monday in a custom-made crate complete with air conditioning, CCTV, snacks and water.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
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