Tasmania

Australia debating using dingoes, Tasmanian devils to control invasive species

Environment

As Australia tries to confront continued growth among non-native species that are decimating its eco-system, naturalists are considering a back-to-basics approach to getting things in order. The dingoes and Tasmanian devils are native predators that may be reintroduced in a bid to keep invasive species at bay.

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Environment

A Deal with Devils to Control Australian Pests

Environment

Eye on the Tiger

The World

Radio Expeditions: Tasmanian Devil

The World

Geo answer

Arts, Culture & Media

For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for Australia’s southern-most state where today Australia Day celebrations kicked off with great food and traditional games. The answer is Tasmania. Producer Jake Warga sends an Australia Day audio postcard.

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Martin Riddle

Environment

Scientist Martin Riddle talks to Faith about his recent discovery of several new kinds of giant deep sea creatures on the ocean floor off Antarctica.