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Fossil found in retaining wall is a new species of giant amphibian

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Arenaerpeton supinatus was discovered in rocks cut from a nearby quarry that were intended for the building of a garden wall. A 240-million-year-old fossil of an amphibian that was found in a retaining wall in the 1990s has been formally named and described by scientists at UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum. The fossil was … Continued

NEW BREED OF VET OPENS IN HAWTHORNE

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‘Hey Bud’, a new veterinary practice, opened on 1 August in Hawthorne, welcoming pets and families from the surrounding areas. The new family vet promises to change the community’s expectations of a vet practice, and their refurbishment of an old butcher’s shop at 25 Riding Road sets the scene. The warm colours and a stylish … Continued

Over 150 threatened and protected* wildlife caught in NSW shark nets in the last year, with majority killed, new data reveals

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Data released today by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) revealed that 71% (162) of wildlife caught in the last shark net season were threatened or protected* species, and 76% (123) of these animals were killed. Additionally, 16 Critically Endangered grey nurse sharks were caught, with two found dead and 14 released. This is … Continued

Australia’s animal welfare system not fit for purpose: national survey reveals

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 6AM 27 JULY 2023  AUSTRALIA’S ANIMAL WELFARE SYSTEM NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE: NATIONAL SURVEY REVEALS  The Australian Alliance for Animals is today releasing the results of a ground-breaking new study exploring community expectations about how the nation’s animal welfare policies are set and governed. The nationally representative survey of over a thousand Australians was … Continued

Doo-ing it the easy way

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Walking and cleaning up after your dog promises to be much easier with the launch of an innovative hands-free doggydoo bag carrier. The DooLacky fits snugly on any leash and holds up to four bags allowing pet owners to keep their hands free from carrying full doggydoo bags while walking their pets. It’s the brainchild … Continued

Bin chickens; platypus threat; bilby poo; isolated koalas; sex changing fish

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Are bin chickens spreading Japanese encephalitis? Australia experienced the largest recorded Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in 2021 and 2022 with 45 human cases and 7 deaths. Over 80 piggeries were also affected. Wild water birds are natural reservoirs for the virus.  Native Australian ibises, among other birds, were implicated in the recent outbreak. Because ibises … Continued