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Queensland is set to expand its use of shark-spotting drones across more beaches following groundbreaking research that revealed these high-tech guardians are twice as effective as traditional shark nets at detecting the ocean’s apex predators. The comprehensive study demonstrated that…
A devastating hailstorm that struck the small Queensland town of Esk over the weekend left nearly 120 flying foxes severely injured, highlighting the vulnerability of native wildlife to extreme weather events. The bats, caught defenseless in their roost during the…
A massive saltwater crocodile named “Old Faithful” has arrived at Australia Zoo on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, but the 4-meter reptile’s relocation has ignited a heated dispute over Indigenous land rights and wildlife management practices. The iconic crocodile was controversially removed…
Marine wildlife enthusiasts and beachgoers witnessed an extraordinary natural spectacle this week when a large group of sharks was observed feeding close to shore at one of Australia’s most famous surfing destinations. The feeding frenzy occurred at Rainbow Bay on…
