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Why there is a bear crisis in Japan

There’s so many bears about in parts of Japan that soldiers have been sent to help residents of the northern region hit by a record number of attacks – but why are all these bears coming to town?

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One-eyed dog chases world record

He may have just lost an eye but this legendary Aussie bulldog isn’t slowing down for anyone as his humans predict Giotto will race his way into a Guinness World Record on a skateboard

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Scar found on fossil of feisty dinosaur with feathers

Scientists have unearthed the fossils of a fearsome feathered dinosaur with sharp claws and a telltale scar. It lived 67 million years ago and proves dinosaurs continued to evolve until their end

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Baby boom for endangered snapping turtles

The future of Australia’s critically endangered Bellinger River snapping turtle is a little more secure after 35 baby turtles hatched at Taronga Zoo

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Twin polar bear cubs venture out in empty zoo

Three-and-a-half-month-old twin polar bear cubs have made their public debut at a zoo in the Netherlands, but without the public because of coronavirus restrictions

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Wombats waddle to the dentist

Wombats at one Australian animal sanctuary took a recent trip to the dentist for an important check up for our native marsupials with teeth that keep on growing. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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Protecting a native Aussie icon

This October 24 is World Kangaroo Day, a day to celebrate a beloved ancient animal that needs our help. But how much do you really know about the kangaroo? Read our fun facts to find out

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‘Muppet’ frogmouth chicks hatch

Fluffy tawny frogmouth chicks recently hatched at one Australian zoo – meet the unique and adorable ‘Muppet-like’ birds and discover why their parents need a little helping hand from keepers

Science and Technology

Remote study to DNA defenders

Two molecular scientists have taken hi-tech DNA laboratory techniques to some of Australia’s most remote classrooms to help create the next generation of biosecurity defenders – here’s why

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World record for hitched horses

Wagon drivers in regional Australia set a new world record in an unusual category at a beloved annual farming festival, which now welcomes more than 10,000 visitors from around the country

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Bid to de-extinct dodo bird

We love the springtime and this being the season of renewal, discover how and when the extinct dodo bird may be brought back from the dead

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Lion cubs on patrol as juveniles rule

Ready to go on a lion-watching safari? Visitors to one Australian zoo can enjoy the antics of its youngest (and cutest) residents, like these playful members of the lion pride WATCH THE VIDEO

PICTURESHistory

Australian mounted police turn 200

From catching colonial criminals to defusing modern protests, the nation’s pioneering horse-mounted police have galloped through history to the present day to celebrate a very special milestone

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Teen pilot and puppy take off

While most 15-year-olds are in school, Australia’s youngest female pilot and her puppy are set to make history attempting to become the youngest team to fly around our country’s vast coastline

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Can you help find our bogongs?

Critically endangered mountain pygmy-possums are waking up from hibernation, but with less bogong moths around, they might not have enough food to eat. Find out how you can help

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Elephant appears to wave thanks

Safari-goers in Sri Lanka have captured the heartwarming moment an elephant seems to wave ‘thank you’ as its herd crosses their path – do you think that’s what happened? Take our poll

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‘Miracle’ rhino calf sprouts horns

The cute baby rhino that captivated hearts when he was born late last year at an Australian zoo has reached an exciting milestone – the growth of his horns. Watch the adorable video here

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Ancient sea monster found in Qld

Australia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil has been unearthed in outback Queensland, with the seven-metre long skeleton set to reveal new secrets about the ancient marine predators

Explainers

Stay safe from sharks this season

It’s scary when there’s a shark attack on the news – but these are very rare. The best way to stay safe is arming yourself with the facts. Here are some top tips to reduce risk when ocean swimming

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Clickety-clack calf who will be king

At just 160kg, this baby antelope has big hooves to fill as Werribee Zoo’s future breeding bull, where adults tip the scales at more than a tonne – what secret sound is the key to his success?