First sighting of venomous mud adder in South Australia
A venomous snake normally found only in the eastern states has been detected in South Australia for the first time, near the border with NSW and Victoria.
A venomous snake normally found only in the eastern states has been detected in South Australia for the first time, near the border with NSW and Victoria.
Plants & Animals
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Environment
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Plants & Animals
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Environment
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Ecology
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Ecology
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