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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/02/2025

What’s all the fuss about PFAS? And how did these manufactured menaces – known as ‘forever chemicals’ – manage to infiltrate global water sources so extensively before anyone realised? Read more about the forever chemical reality: ausgeo.co/pfas #environment #globalwarming #energy […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/01/2025

Spectacular #astronomical events for 2025 are beginning soon, and we have you covered with a trusty guide on the best ways to be starstruck by the night sky! In this guide, discover all the astronomical events for the year and how best to see them: ausgeo.co/2025skyguide #photography […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/01/2025

Genome sequencing by researchers from The University of Melbourne using a specimen from the South Australian Museum has offered a window into the evolutionary history of this little-known creature, the marsupial mole! From extra genes to more private matters, we understand these marvellous […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/01/2025

Are you ready to dive into the incredible and innovative minds of octopuses? These invertebrates are unlike anything in the animal kingdom, having survived ice ages and asteroids, outliving dinosaurs and spreading their arms to survive in every part of our oceans. Discover the research these […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/01/2025

The bridled nailtail wallaby sure knows how to strike a pose, and these magnificent marsupials definitely want to show their faces after being considered extinct until 1972 when an isolated population in remote Queensland was discovered. Read more about these amazing animals and contribute to […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/12/2024

t's been five decades since Cyclone Tracy, 'the event that put Darwin on the map, while nearly wiping it off.’ Cyclone Tracy was one of Australia’s most damaging natural disasters. Fifty years on, we recall the devastating storm and the extensive evacuation and reconstruction that followed […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2024

The fight is on to stop one of Australia’s smallest but most aggressive invasive species – the fire ant! Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) cover 800,000ha of Australia, despite $690 million invested in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program which has been operating since the pest […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/12/2024

Post Office Island is part of the Abrolhos’ Pelsaert Group. The Liddon family, who live in a shack that opens to a backyard of coral reefs and sea, are the island’s only inhabitants. In the Pelsaert Group, each island belongs to a family. The Liddon family has been on their island for […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/11/2024

What if we could get cane toads to destroy themselves? Find out how… ausgeo.co/peterpantadpoles Researchers from Macquarie University have discovered that cane toad tadpoles are "enthusiastic cannibals" of cane toad eggs, and can wipe out entire […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

A fish is lying on a bed of small stones underwater, surrounded by clusters of translucent eggs.

A small, translucent tadpole with visible internal organs swims near the rocky bottom of a body of water.

A small, reddish-brown toad with bumpy skin sits on a person's open palm. The background shows various hanging tools and a rack.

Close-up of a black tadpole among small brown stones underwater, with visible eyes and mouth.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/11/2024

Saltwater crocodiles are often spotted lying in the sun, but Australian researchers have discovered it’s just as vital for these reptiles to remain cool. So, why do crocodiles need to regulate their body temperature? And what does this teach us about these iconic Aussie predators? We asked […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/11/2024

From cat-like quolls and dog-like dingoes to gorgeous lizards and tiny hopping mice, many Australians would love to keep native animals as pets. It's also argued that turning threatened species into pets may keep them from going extinct, so why don't we […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

A spotted quoll stands on the ground surrounded by green foliage, looking directly at the camera with wide eyes.

A dog lying on a sandy beach with gentle waves in the background.

A skink with a blue tongue is on the ground, surrounded by greenery and small pink flowers.

Two mice on a red surface, one in focus facing the camera, the other blurred in the foreground.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/11/2024

Many people worry about swimming at the beach because of ocean predators such as great white sharks, but Australian researchers have discovered a way that may help people stay safe in the water. So, how did they accomplish it? And what natural attribute was the inspiration? We asked Dr Laura […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/11/2024

A new study involving more than 100 scientists has uncovered some startling findings about how the black summer bushfires impacted animals and plants. The megafires that tore through Australia’s forests in 2019–20 burnt more than 10 million hectares and […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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A kangaroo grazing amidst charred trees and fallen leaves in a forest.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/11/2024

That's right, everybody – it's time again for Frog ID week! 🐸 From now until 17 November, people are encouraged to head outside and participate in Australia's biggest frog count! But why is this initiative so important, and how can you get involved? We asked Jodi Rowley of the Australian […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/11/2024

Meet all the flying-foxes that call Australia home… ausgeo.co/flyingfoxes Flying-foxes are a common sight around Australia, but did you know they are also vital pollinators? They can travel up to 500km in 48 hours in search of food and spread […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/11/2024

Imagine having dinner walk straight into your mouth! 😆👅 Although most commonly seen as pets, Australia has several species of native bearded dragons – including one that can change colour! Learn about these colour-changing bearded dragons… ausgeo.co/colourchanginglizard 🎥 Hollie […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/11/2024

It's jacaranda season in Australia, and these beautiful trees are blooming with an abundance of vivid purple! 💜 So showy and ubiquitous, jacarandas can be mistaken for natives, but they originate in South America. So, how did this species become a symbol of Australian spring? Learn more […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/11/2024

The latest issue of Australian Geographic is out now!⁠ ⁠ In our cover story, we head to Western Australia to discover beautiful wildflower meadows and their rich ecological role and cultural heritage. ⁠ Grab your copy in stores and online: ausgeo.co/currentissue Also in this edition… - […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/11/2024

For the first time, scientists have used information from weather radar to track birds as they migrate across Australia. So, what have scientists learned? And how will this information help protect vital bird species? We asked PhD candidate Xu Shi of The University of Queensland for the facts […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/11/2024

Read about these wonderful wildflowers…https://ausgeo.co/WAwildflowers 🌸 Western Australia’s wildflowers are more than simply beautiful; they have an important ecological role and cultural heritage. More than 12,000 wildflower varieties evolved across […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Field of pink and white paper daisies with yellow centers in bloom.

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Close-up of pink daisies with yellow centers, standing tall amid a soft, blurred background of similar flowers.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/11/2024

After nine years of glitz and glamour, the fabulous Broken Heel Festival took the stage one final time this September. Drag and Broken Hill became synonymous thanks to the beloved film 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', and, with its […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Two people in vibrant pink costumes and large hats walking hand-in-hand on a road flanked by rocky hills.

A performer on a lit-up float reaches out towards the sky, with fireworks bursting in the background at night.

A lively parade with people in colorful costumes and feathered accessories. A performer stands elevated in a sparkling outfit. A rainbow flag flies atop a building labeled "Palace Hotel.

Two people in vivid red costumes pose in front of a rocky, ancient ruin under a cloudy sky.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/11/2024

Plummeting 30m into the Aire River in the Great Otway National Park, Hopetoun Falls is an incredible natural wonder! The Great Otway National Park in Victoria, Australia is a must-visit spot along the Great Ocean Road for nature lovers of all ages and […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/10/2024

Have you ever seen a mallee emu-wren (Stipiturus mallee)? This sweet little bird is a Triodia spinifex specialist, using the spiky, tussock-forming grass as shelter from predators and a safe site to nest and forage! The mallee emu-wren was once found across […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/10/2024

Believe it or not, Australia's oceans aren't filled with dangerous and ferocious sharks! 🦈 Zebra sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum) are considered harmless because they are sluggish, slow-swimming, and feed primarily on molluscs. Learn more about the sharks of […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/10/2024

Want to learn more about dinosaurs and megafauna? We put our audience’s questions to the Curator of Palaeontology at the Australian Museum, Dr Matthew McCurry, in our latest episode of Ask An Expert! 🦖🦕 www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6jiIjmd3aY… […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/10/2024

In Australia’s mangrove-lined mudflats and estuaries live armour-plated mud-dwellers with massive bone-crunching claws – giant mud crabs (Scylla serrata)! 🦀 Once thought to be a small-ranging inshore inhabitant, recent tracking has found egg-bearing […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2024

The native pink mulla mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) looks even more beautiful at sunrise! 🤩 This splendid flower is an endemic Australian herb that thrives in arid and semi-arid conditions and is loved by our native pollinators! What is your favourite native […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/10/2024

Here are some kangaroo kisses to celebrate World Kangaroo Day! 🧡 Kangaroos are arguably Australia's most recognisable animals, and for good reason! These gorgeous marsupials are widely spread across the continent, and more than 45 kangaroo and wallaby […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/10/2024

Read more about this new research: ausgeo.co/islandplants 🌱 Islands have always been known as home to rare and unique ecosystems, but scientists have now discovered just how rare they are in a global study to uncover plant species that are endemic to islands. Australia may be considered an […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/10/2024

Echidnas are incredibly unique animals, and new research demonstrates how complicated their digestive systems and eating habits are! With the absence of a traditional stomach, echidnas enjoy a very specialised diet, which zoo nutritionists are coming to […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2024

Diving with whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) is a bucket list activity for most nature lovers, and Ningaloo Reef is the ideal place to dive deep with these incredible creatures. Travelling with Australian Geographic Travel on a small-group tour offers an […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

A whale shark swims underwater, displaying its distinctive spotted pattern.

A rock wallaby sits on a large rock, surrounded by rugged red and brown cliffs.

Two rock wallabies perched on rocky terrain with green foliage in the background.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2024

Have you heard about the ‘curse’ of the SS Alkimos? The ship has earned the unwanted moniker of “the most cursed shipwreck”. It's said anyone who touches or even dives near the wreck becomes jinxed. Tim the Yowie Man visited the ship to put the curse to the test! Find out what happened next… […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2024

After an exciting evening celebrating the inaugural Australian Geographic Society's Awards for Nature, we are thrilled to share the full stories of the 2024 winners! Forever Reef Project, Tangaroa Blue and B&B Highway received grants from the Society to […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

Person smiling behind an aquarium display featuring various colorful corals under blue lighting.

A scuba diver underwater holds a rope and stirs up sediment in a murky environment.

Woman smiling next to two wooden bee boxes, each containing a honeycomb spiral pattern, set on grass with tools nearby.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2024

Step into artist James Hough's studio and discover what fuels his passion for capturing Australian wildlife, the inspiration behind his paintings and why he has been contributing his artwork to the Australian Geographic Society's annual art calendar for the past six years. The Australian […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2024

It’s that time of year again – the Aussie Bird Count! 🦜🦉🦅 Each year, from October 14–20, BirdLife Australia hosts Australia’s biggest birdwatching and citizen science event – and you’re invited to get involved! Taking part is easy; register on the Birdlife Australia website, spend 20 […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2024

We all know Australia's beloved white whale, Migaloo, but have you seen the beautiful white humpback whale calf recently discovered in Vava'u, Tonga? Marine biologist Alice Forrest captured these beautiful shots of the calf when working as a trip leader at […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

A large adult whale swims beneath a smaller, white juvenile whale in clear blue water.

A humpback whale swims vertically in deep blue ocean water. Bubbles rise above it.

A humpback whale swims underwater, illuminated by sunlight filtering through the ocean surface.

Underwater view of a white whale calf with a quote about its rarity by marine biologist Alice Forrest.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2024

Have you ever witnessed Sydney’s annual jellyfish bloom? 🪼 Jellyfish blooms are a natural phenomenon – these temporary explosions in jellyfish numbers occur when the conditions are suitable for reproduction due to ocean and wind patterns. Thousands of […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2024

Have you ever felt the urge to disconnect? To simply switch off all your devices and disappear into thin air? We've all felt this way at one point or another, and a new three-day trek along the coast of NSW offers the opportunity to leave technology behind […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2024

No, this isn't a dragon hatchling – it's a great-eared nightjar! A nocturnal species known for its haunting calls and unusual habit of incubating its eggs on the forest floor, the great-eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is a sight to behold for those […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2024

Simple yet savvy devices are being attached to turtle hatchlings to uncover how these newborns emerge from their eggs and head to the sand’s surface. So, what secrets have been revealed about the first moments of sea turtle’s lives? We asked Davey Dor of UNSW Science for the facts; this is 60 […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2024

This wombat is making the most of the long weekend in true blue Aussie fashion – with a day at the beach! ☀️ Did you know that wombats sometimes forage on the beach? They will wander the sands, snuffling about for salt marsh plants like samphire! Watch […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2024

Australian possums are herbivores, right? Yes – well, most of the time. You might be surprised to know that common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) will scavenge meat when the weather’s cold, and they’re not the only herbivores to do so! Learn why […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2024

Have you ever heard of Charlotte Waring Atkinson Barton? How about her daughter, Caroline Louisa Atkinson Calvert? When a bronze statue of a woman was unveiled in New South Wales in December 2023, it sparked conversations about who she was and why she […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2024

Want to learn more about kookaburras? Join us as we dive into the iconic Australian bird in our latest episode of Ask An Expert! We're joined in the Aus Geo studio by⁠ WIRES Volunteer and Kookaburra Co-ordinator, Stephanie Carrick, as she answers all of your questions submitted on social […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2024

Did you know Australia was once hit by an asteroid three times the size of the one that wiped out the dinosaurs? ☄️ The Deniliquin structure discovered in New South Wales spans up to 520km in diameter! Comparatively, the Chicxulub crater in Mexico […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

A meteor enters Earth's atmosphere, trailing bright flames, against a backdrop of space and the illuminated planet surface.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2024

No, these aren't abstract paintings – they're photos of the Australian landscape! When water from rainfall finally reaches Channel Country, it spreads out, filling and spilling out of the previously dry beds of ephemeral creeks and streams and bringing life […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

A vast field covered in a blanket of purple flowers stretches toward the horizon, illuminated by the setting sun.

Aerial view of vibrant, multi-colored landscape with intricate, maze-like patterns formed by green, orange, and purple hues.

Aerial view of a landscape with winding, maze-like patterns made up of dry and green patches of vegetation.

Aerial view of a sprawling, dry landscape with winding river channels and sparse vegetation, under a clear sky.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2024

Photographer Trent Mitchell joined Australian Geographic in the field, capturing palaeontologists in action – digging up the latest discoveries! With many recent finds, the world is now looking at Australia’s vast outback as the latest hotspot for fossil hunting. youtu.be/1Ahc5z9lHLE […]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2024

How does a man end up like this? He goes through the most challenging night of his life – atop Mt Everest. Today marks the first Australian ascent of Mt Everest in 1984 – one of the great feats of mountaineering. Climbed via the Great (Norton) Couloir by a […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2024

Meet the ocean’s tiniest dolphins and the doggie squad that detects them! 🩵 Hector’s dolphins are as adorable as they are rare, with this special species classified as Nationally Vulnerable and the Maui subspecies ranked as Critically Endangered […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

A dog stands on a boat's deck, leaning over the edge to look at three dolphins swimming just below the water's surface.

Two dolphins swimming in clear blue water, with the smaller one in the foreground and the larger one following behind.

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Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2024

Happy World Cassowary Day to our feathered friends – the world’s second-biggest bird! Cassowaries can grow up to two metres tall and live for up to 30 years, although individuals have reached almost twice that age in captivity! This World Cassowary Day […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

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