News: Australian Centre for Ancient DNA
Climate change wiped out the 'Siberian unicorn'
Scientists discover fate of the giant, shaggy Ice Age rhinoceros known as the Siberian unicorn
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When did Aboriginal people first arrive in Australia?
Many Aboriginal Australians would say with conviction that they have always been here. Their ancestors and traditional learnings tell them of this history, and their precise place within it.
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Emu DNA uncovers size secrets of our native bird
Genetics researchers from the Faculty of Sciences have discovered that the size of emus correlated to the size of the islands they inhabited.
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Middle Earth preserved in giant bird dung
While the giant birds that once dominated New Zealand are all extinct, a study of their preserved dung has revealed many aspects of their ancient ecosystem, with important insights for ongoing conservation efforts.
