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Third person arrested in Big Bird costume theft; it was returned days later with an apology

A third person is now facing charges in connection with the theft of a Big Bird costume from a circus in Australia earlier this year. The costume was stolen in April and was returned a few days later ...
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From black swans to bin chooks: this is Australia’s Bird of the Year

It’s a small act with a big impact – your vote matters! From the unmistakable garble of magpies to the colourful flash of rainbow lorikeets, Australia’s native birds are as vibrant as the country they ...
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Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat

CANBERRA/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand are bracing for the arrival of a destructive bird flu strain by tightening biosecurity at farms, testing shore birds for disease, vaccinating ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Paleontologists Uncover Rare Skull of 500-Pound ‘Thunder Bird’ in Australia

The fossilized remains include the most intact skull of the bird to be discovered, which helps scientists to better understand the bird's behavior, appearance and evolution. Flinders University Until ...
Reuters

Australia commits $64 million to protect against bird flu

SYDNEY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Sunday it would spend an extra A$95 million ($64.13 million) to protect against a destructive bird flu strain that has spread through bird and ...