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El Niño to blame for ancient reef collapse

Ancient reef foretells the possible fate of modern coral reef ecosystems.

100 years of solitude

Lonesome George, the last remaining Pinta Island Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni) — who was around 100 years of age — passed away on Sunday in his enclosure in the Galapagos Islands. The giant…

New weapon against cane toads

A dose of their own poison could control these pests.

I can see it, I can feel it but I just can’t reach it!

You can roar all you like big cat, but I ain’t moving!

Endangered seagrasses can store carbon

Scientists estimate that seagrass meadows can store as much carbon as a forest.

The moonwalking bird

A male manakin courting a female is an impressive sight.

Zoos are looking for love online

Female tiger is seeking a mate. Must be genetically unrelated, calm, confident and not unduly aggressive. Preferably reared by his parents.

Discovering Australia’s own sea turtle

Understanding the Flatback turtle requieres more than your average conservation program.

Motherly love in the animal kingdom

I will survive

Devil Ark is a new initiative that might save the Tasmanian devil. Will they get rid of the infamous DFTD? Will they stop extinction?

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