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Blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) Ugly, And Threatened, video

Add The Blobfish To Ugly Sea Creatures List, Threatened By Deep Water Commercial Fishing, Video The Blobfish may be ugly but scientists say the lazy looking creature deserves to keep its home in the deep waters...

created by NowPublic Staff | 1 year ago
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Tasmanian devil facial cancer origins 'identified'

Environmentalists have seen numbers of the largest carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian Devil, shrink by 60% over the last decade due to a transmissible cancer. They used to exist on the Australian mainland but...

created by stejeb | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Charlyr

Stoned Wallabies Make Crop Circles in Tasmania

Stoned wallabies are responsible for making crop circles in the Australian island state of Tasmania, according to government officials. The marsupials (related to the kangaroo) are getting, and I quote, "high as a...

created by Jordan Yerman | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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sharyn_pear

Table Cape, Tasmania, Australia.

This was taken at 0540hrs when the moon was setting over Table Cape. We need to protect this beautiful place.....

created by sharyn_pear | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Smithton Eagle

This was taken between Marrawah and Smithton. The sun was setting and a beautiful golden light flooded the scenery. Incredibly, an eagle appeared..........

created by sharyn_pear | 2 years ago
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Australia Heat Wave Eases as Firefighters Battle Blazes

People in Adelaide, South Australia, can breathe a little easier: the heat wave has eased. After enduring temperatures as high as 45.6C/114F, residents are no doubt delighted. The heat wave is blamed for the deaths of moe than 20 people. Meanwhile, firefighters are still...

created by Jordan Yerman | 3 years ago
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150 Beached Whales Wiped Out in Australia

150 PILOT WHALES have died after becoming stranded on a remote beach off Tasmania, Australia. " About 150 whales have died after being stranded in a remote coastal area of the Australian...

created by Christina 123 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Tasmanian devil breeds early to beat cancer

Tasmanian devils are living like there's no tomorrow because of a prevelant form of cancer that is shortening their lives. Apparently they're now 16 times more likely to breed at age one, which is years before...

created by Rob Peters | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Nksagar

Indian bowler restricts Sri Lanka 179 runs at Hobart CB Series

Dhoni criticised the Aussies for their "provocative behaviour" during Sunday's Sydney ODI, which prompted the Indians to lodge a formal complaint with the match referee. (live-PR.com) - Feb 26 (PTI) Indian skipper...

created by Nksagar | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Serial killer’s family member in pro-gun election bid

Guns are outlawed in Australia"The sister in-law of a notorious Australian serial killer is in favour of guns and is seeking election on this stand. She is standing for a Senate seat in this weekend’s Australian elections "

created by matte | 4 years ago
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Rob Walker

Popular Australian Children's Toy Contains Date Rape Drug, Toddler Hospitalised

I wonder if China is to blame for this one? GHB, also known as liquid ecstasy, was found in this children's toy."A Queensland toddler is being treated in hospital for suspected poisoning from a toy which contains...

created by Rob Walker | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Jordan Yerman

Tasmanian Devils Decimated by Facial Tumors

Inbreeding amongst Tasmanian Devils has left them susceptible to a virulent, communicable tumor that that behaves almost like a virus, as the animals' immune systems don't recognize the malignant cells as foreign...

created by Jordan Yerman | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Giant squid intrigues scientists

Jul. 13 - Scientists in Australia are examining a giant squid that washed up on Tasmania's west coast. The squid was found on Ocean Beach, near Strahan, on the western coast of the island state of Tasmania....

created by apple_lipsis | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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hereinmalibu

Giant squid washes up in Tasmania

Everyone loves a good giant squid story. I like this quote: it's "not your usual flotsam or jetsam"."Once people thought they existed only in sailor's tall tales. Jules Verne's fictional Captain Nemo fought one,...

created by kate | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Occupational Health and Safety links

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