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Two elusive and “extremely well camouflaged” females of a related known species were also observed, according to a study.

My partner held a photography workshop at our house a couple of weeks ago. This involved 27 people stalking our native wildflower and vegetable gardens in search of prey for their cameras. One of the ...

SYDNEY, July 31 (Reuters) - In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the ...