Another strong quake shakes remote Papua New Guinea region
Another strong earthquake has shaken a remote Papua New Guinea region that was badly damaged by a powerful quake last week.
Environment
Mar 6, 2018
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Carnivores know that eating other carnivore carcasses transmits diseases
An international team of researchers led by the University of Granada (UGR) has explained for the first time the scientific basis of the old Spanish saying 'perro no come perro' (dog eats no dog): for a carnivorous animal, ...
Ecology
Dec 7, 2017
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The birdlife of an unforgiving paradise
When ECU wildlife ecologist Dr Rob Davis describes surveying birdlife on the island of New Britain as the hardest field work he's ever done, he's not exaggerating.
Ecology
Sep 21, 2017
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US firms buying timber from illegal PNG logging: NGO
American consumers may be fuelling logging linked to illegal land grabs in Papua New Guinea which have devastated local communities and the world's third largest tropical rain forest, Global Witness said Tuesday.
Environment
Aug 1, 2017
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'Drogon' the ant on annual Top 10 list of new species
Drogon the ant joins a pink bush cricket and a freshwater stingray on this year's Top 10 list of new species.
Plants & Animals
May 19, 2017
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Water carriers in Madagascar bear brunt of global crisis
As usual, they get up before dawn and, one by one, place their cans in a neat row at the base of the water pump, ready for another long day of waiting and carrying.
Environment
Mar 22, 2017
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Paris deal to receive boost at UN event
At least 20 countries are expected to formally join the Paris Agreement on climate change this week, greatly improving the pact's chances of coming into force just a year after it was negotiated in the French capital, U.N. ...
Environment
Sep 20, 2016
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Close living room encounter with dangerous cassowary
An Australian couple had a close encounter with one of the most dangerous birds in the world when a giant flightless cassowary wandered into their home, sending them running for cover.
Ecology
Apr 15, 2016
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Uncovering impacts of gold mining in Papua New Guinea
The pacific island of Papua New Guinea is one of the world's most resource rich countries, hosting nearly 7 percent of global biodiversity and important reserves of gold, copper and hydrocarbons. However, despite a burgeoning ...
Environment
Feb 8, 2016
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Zero fighter flies over Japan for 1st time since WWII
One of Mitsubishi's legendary Zero fighter planes took to the skies over Japan on Wednesday for the first time since World War II.
Other
Jan 27, 2016
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