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Regional SA kids consider naming new wasp species after coronavirus
The wasp, which was yet to be named, was of the genus Glyptapanteles听in the subfamily Microgastrinae, a parasitoid of butterflies and moths.
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Echidna CSI receives funding to investigate the impact of bushfires on echidnas
As bushfire recovery begins on Kangaroo Island, it's important remember the recovery of native flora and fauna.
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Water sharing in the Murray-Darlin Basin: A discussion with Mr Mick Keelty (online)
This Stretton Institute webinar features guest presenter Mr Mick Keelty AO APM,听Interim Inspector-General of the Murray-Darling Basin will听explore the key drivers and issues around water sharing in the Murray-Darling Basin from a multi-stakeholder perspective.
University of Adelaide research featured in New York Times - Shrimp snaps soften
The 听led by is one of five examples that changing climate may modify animals鈥 acoustic behaviour and remix the planet鈥檚 natural soundtracks. This is in the form of snapping shrimp. Shrimp are some of the noisiest creatures in the ocean. By rapidly closing their large claws, the animals make snaps, crackles and pops loud enough to stun prey into submission. Dr Rossi was able to these sounds.
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