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	ECOS Issue 191

Features

Almost revealed: the night parrot's secret Australia’s night parrot has been called the world’s most mysterious bird. First discovered in 1845, it was rarely seen alive for most of the next 170 years, but was rediscovered in 2013 by Queensland naturalist, John Young. Learn more

New research shows alpine grazing does not reduce blazing The scale and impact, both economic and ecological, of recent bushfire disasters demands a rethink of fire management strategies. A controversial approach receiving more attention internationally is the use of large grazing animals to reduce fuel loads. Learn more

Croc attacks: a new website with bite Crocodiles have a rather off-putting character trait: they bite. It's fair to say few people like being bitten. Learn more

In search of evolution's footprint
What kinds of wildlife do we have on this continent? Where are these species found? How have they evolved? How are they related to wildlife in other parts of the world? And how can we conserve this natural heritage for future generations? These are some of the questions that the Director of Australia's largest wildlife collection wrestles with in the course of his work.
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