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"The majority of Lord Howe Island has been closed to nonessential visitors due to an outbreak of myrtle rust, a highly infectious plant...
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- Feb 16, 2022
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New rainforest tree species discovered on Gold Coast
Earth Learning member Lui Weber has found a new species of rainforest tree on the Gold Coast. Similar to the Crystal Creek Walnut...
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- Dec 5, 2021
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Abstract published Endiandra wongawallanensis discovery
The new species is described with notes on distribution, habitat, dispersal ecology and conservation status. The biogeographic context for b
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- Jun 8, 2016
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Paradise Riflebird | The Living Valley
Ptiloris paradiseusprecious - the Paradise Riflebird. This species is part of a group known as the Birds of Paradise, famous for ...
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- Jun 1, 2016
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Humans and platypuses living together | The Living Valley
The word ‘platypus’ means broad footed and their scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus reminds us of the duck like bill and aquatic, ...
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- May 25, 2016
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The Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua) | The Living Valley
The Ninox group of owls, like the Powerful Owl, are hawk faced in appearance, lacking the smooth disk of feathers around the ...
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- May 19, 2016
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Durobby or Coolamon Tree | The Living Valley
The watermelon pink flowers of the Durobby or Coolamon tree, one of the Tweed’s floral emblems, is an example of the colour and ...
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- May 11, 2016
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Tweed’s Biodiversity Hotspot | The Living Valley
The Tweed’s rugged mountain scenery and varied wildlife is central to the recently recognised “Forests of East Australia” Global...
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- May 4, 2016
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Alberts Lyrebird | The Living Valley
The call of this rare bird is powerful and resonant and mimics the calls of many other birds in the forest perfectly.
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- Apr 28, 2016
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Eastern Bristlebird and Rufous Scrub-bird | The Living Valley
My bird book revealed the possibility of two similar shy brown birds facing extinction ...
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- Apr 20, 2016
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The Long-nosed Potoroo | The Living Valley
If you hear something snuffling in the undergrowth or hopping about at night in wet forests or heathlands, it could be a bandicoot, but...
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- Apr 13, 2016
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Assa darlingtoni – Marsupial Frog / Hip Pocket Frog | The Living Valley
Assa darlingtoni – Pouched Frog, Marsupial Frog or Hip Pocket Frog. Mist, dampness and rain is what this Tweed Valley is about. Indeed,...
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- Apr 6, 2016
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Rainforests of the Tweed | The Living Valley
When you step into the subtropical rainforests of the Tweed Valley they give the impression of mystery and great antiquity.
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- Nov 3, 2011
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Forests of eastern Australia are the world’s newest biodiversity hotspot
Featured article from The Conversation:
Forests of eastern Australia are the world’s newest biodiversity hotspot
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