'Most complex wildlife emergency ever': The Australian species at high risk of bird flu
Avian influenza first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has grown exponentially, alongside an ...
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The Great Emu War Of Australia — When Guns Lost To Flightless Birds
Sounds unbelievable but it's true. This happened in 1932 in Australia when the nation's army waged a war on the native species of bird — emu. In the aftermath of World War I, many Australian ...
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Emu vs. Ostrich: 9 Key Differences Between These Giant Birds
Today, the Emu is found only in Australia and is the largest bird in the country, while the Ostrich is native to Africa and is the largest bird in the world. These two species are closely related ...
10 rare animal species found only in Australia
Australia is home to some of the most rare animals in the world, with nearly 80% of plants, mammals, reptiles, and frogs ...
In 1859, 24 Rabbits ‘Colonized’ A New Continent—A Biologist Tells The Story
Introduced for the sake of sport, the entry of these rabbits to Australia marked the beginning of an infestation that would continue to plague the ecosystem over 150 years later.
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Endangered bird species hanging on
CONSERVATION efforts aimed at supporting the recovery of the endangered Mallee emu-wren are continuing in the region, a bird ...