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Australia’s Green Triangle forests grew; wetlands now face falling water levels

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In 2016, NSW began fencing feral cats and foxes out of three reserves; 10 years later...

Thirteen native animal species have returned to New South Wales conservation reserves after a decade. These species had been locally extinct and are now breeding successfully within predator-proof fences. This conservation success is the result of a ten-year p

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In 2015, Hawaii rescued fragments of a coral found only in Kaneohe Bay; after its wild colonies...

Marine biologists rescued rare Hawaiian coral fragments from Kaneohe Bay in 2015. These fragments were grown into mature colonies using a land-based nursery method. The grown corals were then returned to their natural habitat in Kaneohe Bay. Field checks confi

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28 Tasmanian devils were moved to an island; 3,000 penguin pairs later disappeared

In 2012, 28 Tasmanian devils were introduced to Maria Island as an insurance population against facial tumour disease. The devils thrived, reaching up to 90, but experts say their presence came at a heavy cost to local wildlife. A survey later found Maria Isla

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Once extinct in the wild, Przewalski’s horses return to China with population topping 900

The Przewalski’s horse was once extinct in the wild in China. After 40 years of conservation work, its population has reached about 900, with herds in several protected areas now reproducing independently. The species’ return has become a major conservation su

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T. rex walked across North America 66.5 million years ago, fossil tracks show

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Feather found in dinosaur poop may explain how birds survived the asteroid that killed dinosaurs

The 66-million-year-old feather found inside fossilised dinosaur poop may offer clues about why some birds survived the asteroid impact that killed most dinosaurs. Researchers found feathers, fish scales and bird bones in the coprolite. The feather’s primitive

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Scientists used centuries-old aurora sightings: their method placed solar minima within 2 years with more than 90% reliability

Ancient auroras are unlocking secrets of solar activity, offering scientists a glimpse into the Sun's behavior long before our time. By employing a new statistical method to analyze historical sky observations, researchers have pieced together eight distinct c

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MIT makes water filters from tree branches that remove over 99% of bacteria and viruses

MIT engineers have pioneered an eco-conscious method of producing water filters from tree sapwood. These natural filters successfully eradicate more than 99% of bacteria and viruses found in water. During testing in India, researchers worked closely with local