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From Rescue to Release: Buster the Tasmanian Devil’s Journey Back to the Wild
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Premier Travel Tasmania recently supported the soft release of a young Tasmanian devil, rescued as a joey and rehabilitated by local wildlife carers, back into the wild on private bushland in southern Tasmania. Watch the video The devil, now known as Buster - was found alone by locals after becoming...
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Species Feature: Goannas (Monitor Lizards)
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Australia is home to a remarkable group of reptiles known as goannas, or monitor lizards, belonging to the genus Varanus. These large, carnivorous lizards first arrived from the north during the Miocene epoch, around 15 million years ago. With 27 extant species across the continent today, goannas play an important...
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Digging Deeper: Bremer Orcas Under the Microscope
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In the remote reaches of Western Australia's Bremer Sub-Basin, few vessels spend as much time among orcas as the Alison Maree. For marine biologist Jennah Tucker, it's this consistent presence that's proving invaluable. "Naturaliste Charters provides a platform of opportunity in an area where dedicated research is somewhat limited," Jennah...
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The Surprising Social Lives of Humpback Whale Mums and Calves
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When you think of humpback whales, you might imagine their impressive migrations or their iconic tail slaps - but did you know that their calves have their own special ways of learning and growing? Recent research conducted by the Pacific Whale Foundation research team, led by Dr Barry McGovern, has...
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Species Feature: Superb Lyrebird
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The Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) is one of Australia's most fascinating and unique birds. Famous for its extraordinary ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds, this species is a true icon of the country's forests. Often heard before it is seen, the Superb Lyrebird's complex vocal repertoire can include chainsaws,...
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