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Scientists just solved a mystery that's puzzled researchers for over a century: reptile armor didn't evolve just once, and Australian goannas pulled off evolution's ultimate comeback by regrowing their armor millions of years after losing it.
Queensland is celebrating its first ever Dinosaur Week, bringing together the Australian state's world-class fossil sites into one epic tourism experience. British paleontologist Dr. Dean Lomax traveled 40,000 kilometers to headline the weeklong celebration of prehistoric discoveries.
A zookeeper who spends his days with 1,300kg black rhinos unwinds by training champion sheep dogs. Scott Smith says working with his border collies is actually easier than handling the critically endangered animals at his day job.
Australian wildflower honey is proving powerful enough to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, offering new hope in the fight against one of our biggest health threats. Researchers found that honey from native plants works better than antibiotics in some cases.
An Australian wildlife carer is repairing cracked turtle shells using dental fillings, UV lights, and 3D-printed shell replacements. His innovative technique has already saved nearly 15 turtles hit by cars in the past year.
A baby western quoll discovered in outback New South Wales is likely the first born in the wild there in more than a century. The find proves a bold conservation program is working to bring the species back from extinction.
Scientists in Australia are using DNA from animal droppings to figure out what the critically endangered Gilbert's potoroo eats, a breakthrough that could save the species from extinction. With fewer than 150 individuals left in the wild, this research is helping experts find safe new homes for these picky eaters.