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Marsupials help restore desert: study
Source: abc.net.au

A study has found bilbies and bettongs can bring degraded desert landscape back to life.

Australia rocked by 'lesbian' koala revelation
Source: New Zealand Herald

Female koalas indulge in lesbian "sex sessions", rejecting male suitors and attempting to mate with each other, sometimes up to five at a time, according to researchers.

Quoll relocation under microscope
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Northern Territory scientists are celebrating the remarkable success of a major marsupial re-location project.

Sugar Gliders 101
Source: http://www.ExoticAnimalLover.com

These little marsupials are absolutely adorable. I find them fascinating little guys. I never did see one in Australia, but I was on the wrong coast...I think they would be such a fun exotic pet.

California bars Adidas from selling kangaroo shoes | Oddly Enough | Reuters
Source: Reuters

The Supreme Court of California Monday barred athletic shoe maker Adidas from selling shoes made from kangaroo leather in California, reversing a lower court's decision.

Anti-superbug weapon developed from wallaby milk
Source: cosmosmagazine.com

An antimicrobial compound produced in wallaby milk could be a new weapon in the continuing battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, say researchers conducting pre-clinical trials.

Sarcophilus goes undercover.......and gets a makeover

Sarcophilii are curious creatures. After hearing the buzz and hype about the online community Second Life, I felt compelled to take a look.

Fancy Fido the Quoll for a pet?
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Quolls and other small native mammals could make great domestic pets - every bit as enjoyable as cats, dogs and rabbits - with revenue from sales helping conserve their endangered counterparts in the wild, according to a Sydney vet.

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