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8 August 2026

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

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