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Two New Marsupials Discovered in New Guinea Were Thought to Have Been Extinct for 6,000 Years

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Dactylonax kambuayai. Credit: Carlos Bocos/Records of the Australian Museum Scientists have described an exciting discovery: two marsupials that modern science thought to be extinct are still alive in the rainforests of western New Guinea. The discovery is all the more amazing once you learn these were supposed to have gone extinct 6,000 years ago. Both … Read more

Her Dog Was Barking At Her Curtain Rod — Then She Realized Why

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Title: Unlikely Guest: A possum finds shelter in Melbourne home In the heart of Melbourne, a curious discovery led to an urban wildlife rescue tale that’s equal parts surprising and heartwarming. Ayesha, a Melbourne resident, initially mistook a small, furry intruder for a rat scurrying across her floor. However, when she spotted the animal huddled … Read more