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10 October 2026

Genetic rift in Australia's brolgas is putting southern population at risk

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Genetic rift in Australia's brolgas is putting southern population at risk

The brolga holds an important place in Gunditjmara culture and is an indicator of wetland health, but their numbers are under threat.

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