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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
BBC World Saturday 08 August 2026, 19:00 UTC 1 min read
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The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
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