Animals & Plants

Shark discovered in Australia with creepy human-like characteristics baffling doctors

The Mirror UK, Other, 02/09/2023, Hannah Kane A new shark species with bizarrely similar characteristics to humans has been discovered […]

Ant Wars: Real-world ant battles shows how native insects win against aggressive introduced species

2SER 107.3FM, Other, 30/08/2023 Social insects such as ants are one of the few species to engage in warfare on […]

Scientists hoping to confirm rare handfish species spotted during CSIRO marine survey

ABC Online, Other, 23/08/2023, Lucy MacDonald A species of fish that hasn’t been seen in more than two decades has […]

Tick bites can bring on a potentially deadly meat allergy. Here’s how to protect yourself

SBS, Other, 06/08/2023, Biwa Kwan Tick season has arrived in Australia and with it, warnings of a potentially fatal red […]

New CSIRO Publishing blog: Victorian frogs need our help; the first step is understanding them

To showcase the recently released CSIRO Publishing book, Frogs of Victoria, this new blog, written by one of the book’s co-authors, […]

Marine heatwaves increasing in frequency, changing seabird environments

Tasmanian Examiner, Other, 26/07/2023, Duncan Bailey A global review from BirdLife Australia and CSIRO provided insights into how seabirds would […]

Aussie project to demonstrate extensive shrimp farming

Aquafeed, www.aquafeed.com, 27/07/2023 CSIRO is working with partners in northern Australia to develop a low input prawn farming industry, with […]

CSIRO promotes elite saltbush to sheep and cattle producers

Sheep Central, Other, 24/07/2023 Sheep and cattle producers are being urged to consider planting an elite variety of Oldman Saltbush […]

Imported dung beetles are being eaten alive by Aussie fungus species

The Land Australia, Other, 05/06/2023, Libby-Jane Charleston According to CSIRO, the local fungi might be the reason why some of […]