Article: Massive New Marine Park in the Coral Sea

The link below is to an article on a massive new marine park established in the Coral Sea. This marine park is just one of a number of new protected areas that now give Australia the most comprehensive network of marine reserves in the world.

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http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/new-marine-reserve-nearly-half-the-size-of-queensland-20120614-20cmn.html

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Article & Video: Tube-Lipped Nectar Bat

The link below is to an article with an embedded video showing the rare Tube-Lipped Nectar Bat, which was first discovered in Ecuador in 2005.

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Super-tongue Bat Caught on Camera (With Video)

Australia: Dingoes in Danger of Extinction

The link below is to an article reporting on the threat of extinction for Australian Dingoes.

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http://www.skynews.com.au/eco/article.aspx?id=760398&vId=

Largest Group of Beck’s Petrel Ever Recorded

Though only rediscovered in 2007, Beck’s Petrel appears to have made a significant comeback. The largest group ever recorded was recently found in southern New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.

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http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/becks-petrel-2012.html