Most species of gigantic animals that once roamed Australia had disappeared by the time people arrived, a major review of the available evidence has concluded.

Biology - Plants & Animals

May 06, 2013 4.6 / 5 (20) 8 |

Scientists have developed a new Red List system for identifying ecosystems at high risk of degradation, similar to the influential Red List for the world's threatened species.

Biology - Ecology

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The Mountain Pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus) is one of five living species of pygmy-possum, all of which are classified within a single family. It is the largest of the pygmy-possums, and can be easily distinguished ...

Biology - Ecology

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Today's image of southern Australia showing New South Wales and Victoria shows a series of controlled fires.

Space & Earth - Earth Sciences

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