European settlers were not responsible for thinning the gene pool of the Tasmanian devil, new research has found. Tasmanian devils are currently under threat due to the spread of an aggressive facial tumour…

Setonix brachyurus Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Researchers from Laboratoire d’Écologie Alpine in France have found that there are clear boundaries that separate groups of animals into different regions in the world.

"Did someone say long weekend?!" What have you got planned? :) - Maria the orphaned wombat is going to be doing a lot of sleeping in & munching on carrot treats! :D #Cute #Wombat #Tasmania...

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