Australia

A Tiger Snake Feasting on Seabirds Evolved Huge Jaws in a Surprisingly Short Time
A Tiger Snake Feasting on Seabirds Evolved Huge Jaws in a Surprisingly Short Timeby Joeby Ragpa - Jan. 19, 2023

The study, recently published in Evolutionary Biology, documents rapid evolution in tiger snake (Notechis scutatus). In less than a century, these snakes e...

Captive Breeding to Prevent Southern Corroboree Frogs Extinction
Captive Breeding to Prevent Southern Corroboree Frogs Extinctionby Joeby Ragpa - Dec. 12, 2022

New research into the embryo health of captive bred Southern Corroboree frogs may help their survival and guide conservation efforts. With its yellow an...

A Turtle Nest of Super Rare  Species Was Found at Galveston Island State Park for the First Time in a Decade
A Turtle Nest of Super Rare Species Was Found at Galveston Island State Park for the First Time in a Decadeby Joeby Ragpa - May. 25, 2022

A turtle nest of endangered sea turtle eggs was found on the beachside of Galveston Island State Park last week — the first nest found at the park in over ...

Feral Pigs Help Saltwater Crocodiles to Thrive in the Nothern Territory
Feral Pigs Help Saltwater Crocodiles to Thrive in the Nothern Territoryby Joeby Ragpa - Apr. 29, 2022

Scientists who have analysed the diets of saltwater crocodiles in the Territory believe the reptiles have shifted from marine prey to predominantly terrest...