Diversity from adversity
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The belts of Heathland in Southwestern Australia and South Africa put on the best wildflower shows on Earth and are considered as biodiversity hot spots that boast thousands of plant species each. Botanists are struggling to provide a convincing evolutionary explanation for the diversity in the two regions.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2004
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Flutter by, butterfly
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This article describes the increase of butterfly populations in Australia due to the abundance of exotic plants in suburban gardens. Topics include criticism of books encouraging the attraction of butterflies and the damage butterfly larvae cause the environment.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2000
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To shun the sun
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A study shows that the mammals at Australia feed at night to avoid the drying sun. Most mammals smell and hear better than they see, which means daytime activity confers no advantage, especially when days are hot and nights are mild.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2005
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