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Bell frog thought to be on last legs spotted alive and kicking
Bell frog thought to be on last legs spotted alive and kicking
BRIAN ROBINS
March 5, 2010
Not dead … a yellow-spotted bell frog. Photo: Taronga Zoo/Michael McFadden
In the world of amphibians, it is the equivalent of finding the Tasmanian tiger. A species of frog presumed extinct for nearly 30 years has turned up in the Southern Tablelands.
Bell frog thought to be on last legs spotted alive and kicking
Great Barrier Reef ‘overrun by weeds’ – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Great Barrier Reef ‘overrun by weeds’
By Nicole Butler for PM
A university professor says the Great Barrier Reef is moving from being dominated by coral to being overrun by seaweed. (Reuters: GBR National Park Authority)
It is one of the natural wonders of the world but the Great Barrier Reef is almost constantly at risk.
Scientists say farming chemical run-off is threatening the Reef, which is also battling climate change, coral bleaching and the crown of thorns starfish.
Now experts at the Australian Research Council (ARC) say around 43 per cent of the inshore reef is being overrun by seaweed, a claim hotly disputed by local tourism operators.
Great Barrier Reef ‘overrun by weeds’ – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)