Hidden in plain sight: Meet Australia’s newly identified skink species A lizard known to Wiimpatja Aboriginal Owners as Kungaka “the Hidden One” has been formally described as a new species, acknowledged in research published today in Zootaxa.

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youtu.be/GAqqbtvpEpY?.... Filled with Dad jokes, if you want to become very knowledgeable about Australias Kangaroos, this is for you. #AustraliaWildlife

I love kookaburras ❤️
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Here's a Brown Thornbill from my trip to Katoomba.

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A koala in eucalyptus tree looking at me with eyes open

A koala profile hanging on the eucalyptus tree

Close up of 2 green sea turtles at the water surface with one head sticking out

Young kangaroo just hanging out in the bush

Besides birds, here are the other wildlife we encounter , walking around Stradbroke Island, koalas, kangaroos, greens turtles, we also saw some dolphins at Amity point .
It was a great day 😃
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A lovely couple of Red Rump Parrots dropping by for lunch.

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Meet the platypus, Australia’s most curious icon, a creature that lays eggs, glows under UV light, and has venomous spurs.

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Deadliest Animal in Australia Revealed, And It's a Big Surprise Wait, what?

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Newly Discovered Prehistoric Whale Is 'Deceptively Cute'—It's Tiny but Has a Mouth Full of Razor-Sharp Teeth Found on the southern coast of Australia, the species could fill gaps in scientists' understanding of baleen whale evolution

Newly Discovered Prehistoric Whale Is 'Deceptively Cute'—It's Tiny but Has a Mouth Full of Razor-Sharp Teeth: Found on the southern coast of Australia, the species could fill gaps in scientists'… @SmithsonianMag #PrehistoricWhale #WhaleEvolution #MarineBiology #FossilDiscovery #AustraliaWildlife

Viral Video : ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಚ್ಚರಿಯ ಘಟನೆ, ಚಲಿಸುವ ವಾಹನದಡಿ ಸಿಲುಕಿದ ಮೊಸಳೆ, ವೈರಲ್ ಆದ ವಿಡಿಯೋ…! - ISM Kannada News Viral Video - ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾದ ಕಕಾಡು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಒಂದು ಅನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿತ ಘಟನೆಯ ವಿಡಿಯೋ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜಾಲತಾಣಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರೀ ವೈರಲ್ ಆಗಿದೆ. ಪೂರ್ವ ಅಲಿಗೆಟರ್ ನದಿಯ ಮೂಲಕ

Viral Video : ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಚ್ಚರಿಯ ಘಟನೆ, ಚಲಿಸುವ ವಾಹನದಡಿ ಸಿಲುಕಿದ ಮೊಸಳೆ, ವೈರಲ್ ಆದ ವಿಡಿಯೋ…!

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🦘🔬 A new study has reclassified the kultarr, a small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia, into three distinct species, highlighting the need for tailored conservation efforts. Link: https://tinyurl.com/ymz72o6p #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation #AustraliaWildlife

Bat in flight carrying a baby.

"Baby on board" by Douglas Gimesy
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Full details are available in the Australian Zoologist at doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2....

Visit www.rzsnsw.org.au for more information about the Royal Zoological Society of NSW.

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Distorted moles to lesser bilbies: a new way to marvel at Australia’s supremely weird and unique mammals Users of Ozboneviz site can spin and zoom 3D scans of bones and skeletons. Scientists hope it helps disprove the myth that marsupials are less evolved • Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam...

Distorted moles to lesser bilbies: a new way to marvel at Australia’s supremely weird and unique mammals #Science #Biology #Zoology #AustraliaWildlife #UniqueMammals #Biodiversity

Researchers amazed as land-dwelling echidna emerges from tiger shark. #AustraliaWildlife https://fefd.link/wUK8Q

Southern Australia Join our immersive Southern Australia Wildlife Tour in September 2026 to witness iconic species, dramatic coastlines, and expert-led safaris.

🦔 Did you know echidnas (spiny anteaters) are one of only two mammals that lay eggs?
Spot these ancient oddballs—and plenty more Aussie wildlife—on our Southern Australia safari, Sept 2026!

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Authorities Snipe Hundreds of Koalas From Helicopters in Controversial 'Aerial Cull' in Australia Between 600 and 700 of the marsupials were killed from the air, likely for the first time in the country's history. Officials say the decision, which has prompted backlash, was made to minimize the animals' suffering after a bushfire

Authorities Snipe Hundreds of Koalas From Helicopters in Controversial 'Aerial Cull' in Australia: Between 600 and 700 of the marsupials were killed from the air, likely for the first time in the… @SmithsonianMag #KoalaCulling #AustraliaWildlife #AnimalRights #Conservation #EnvironmentalIssues

The Cassowary: Australia’s Most Dangerous Bird The Only Animal Australians Fear? A Bird. Here’s Why Australians are known for their fearless nature—after all, they share their

The Cassowary: Australia’s Most Dangerous Bird
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Only in 🇦🇺 Australia...
Magpie trying to break into a car... 😂

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Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen).
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Daily visitor to my back yard. #BlueTongue #BlueTongueLizard #wildlife #australiawildlife

Man Sees Paddleboarder in Crocodile-Infested Waters—Takes Immediate Action

A man spotted in crocodile-infested waters in Australia was confronted by a passerby who told him to get out...

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"It’s official, I’m never coming to Australia… seeing a python daily is a bit much for me! 🐍😅

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Loved seeing the different wildlife in Australia from the kangaroo to the koala to this superb fairy wren #australiabirds #bird #birdphotography #australiawildlife

The world's longest fence, the Dingo Fence, stretches over 5,500 kilometres across three Australian states to protect livestock from wild dogs. #SeeAustralia #TravelAustralia #AustraliaWildlife #AustraliaOutback #AustraliaAdventure #VisitAustralia #DiscoverAustralia #Australia

Australia is the only country that is also a continent, and it is the world's sixth-largest country by area. #SeeAustralia #TravelAustralia #AustraliaWildlife #AustraliaBeaches #AussieFood #AustraliaOutback #AustraliaAdventure #VisitAustralia #DiscoverAustralia #AustraliaCulture

🐞 A fluffy beetle discovered in Australia could be the world's hairiest. This unique find adds to the incredible biodiversity of the Australian continent. #Biodiversity #AustraliaWildlife