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Calls to ‘Stop the Chop’ as golf project begins on Possum Park

“Stop the Chop,” that was the main message from over 2000 who rallied at State Parliament to oppose the SA government’s contentious North Adelaide golf course expansion. Days earlier, bulldozers rolled through Possum Park to begin felling 585 trees, making way for the $45 million upgrade. Following a 40 000-signature petition, the Adelaide City Council …

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‘The Hidden One’ – Extremely rare Australian lizard needs protection

An extremely rare and endangered lizard known as Kungaka, has been now formally designated as a new species by researchers. Inhabiting Matawinji National Park in the lands of traditional owners in far north-west New South Wales, the reptile has fewer than 20 individuals known to exist. So why is this lizard so important and what …

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Sniffer Dogs team up with air sampling device to combat wildlife trafficking

A breakthrough in cargo screening methods could help combat wildlife trafficking.  Researchers at University of Adelaide have found specially trained detection dogs can identify trafficked wildlife hidden inside shipping containers. Using an air-sampling device attached to container vents, their detection dog Stan picked up concealed wildlife products – including animal pelts – with 98 per …

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