New species of skink in discovered central Australian desert
A new species of rock skink has been discovered in central Australia by Monash University researchers. Characterized by its ...
‘Large’ creature with ‘sharp’ claws found lurking under rocks. It’s a new species
Central Ranges rock skinks are considered “moderately large,” reaching almost a foot in length, the study said. They have ...
Discovery of Central Ranges rock skink has ‘important implications’ for arid environments
The discovery of a new rock skink has “important implications” in conservation efforts in the Central Desert region, ...
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Outback lady lizards have given up on sex in favour of cloning themselves
This ordinary-looking species of gecko – the Bynoe’s gecko – has an extraordinary biological trait: they don’t have sex.
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‘Large’ creature with ‘sharp’ claws found lurking under rocks. It’s a new species
“Australia is very rich in biodiversity ... the new species had at least 12% genetic divergence from other related skink species. The research team included Jules Farquhar, Jordan Mulder ...