Carnivorous dinosaurs thrived in Australia 120 million years ago, new fossils show
Between 122 and 108 million years ago, the Australian landmass was much farther south than today. Victoria was positioned within the Antarctic Circle, separated from Tasmania by a vast rift valley ...
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Colorful creature found ‘basking’ in sun on uninhabited island. It’s a new species
A scientist found a “smooth” creature with colorful orange sides “basking” in the sun on an Australian island ... noticed some unfamiliar-looking lizards, the study said.
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The quest to understand the six-toothed rainbow skink species introduced to Darwin
It's believed the lizard was introduced to the Top End city about 25 years ago from its native habitat in the far north-east of Australia. Darwin locals are encouraged to participate in "citizen ...