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      News 08 May 2026

      Do saltwater crocodiles raised in captivity go 'home' after being released into the wild?

      A new study has revealed that saltwater crocodiles born or raised in captivity may not return to their breeding centres after being released into the wild, a discovery which can help inform conservation and management practices.

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      Sustainability

      Ru Somaweera trying to tag a crocodile.

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      Immature Amphibolis antarctica seedling attached to mother plant
      News 22 May 2026

      Seagrass found to ‘give birth’ to new genetic individuals rather than clone itself, offering hope for our underwater gardens

      Sustainability

      Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs.
      Opinion 21 May 2026

      The Silence of the Lambs introduced the world to forensic entomology – but how much has the science changed since?

      Law and Criminology, Science

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      News 20 May 2026

      Children of parents with severe mental illness face higher risk of cognitive difficulties

      Health, Research

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      News 20 May 2026

      COVID racism driven by more than fear of infection

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      Blog 21 May 2026

      Open to a career in Humanities, Art and Social Sciences

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      Blog 14 Apr 2024

      How our academics are building a brighter future: Dr Nardine Alnemr

      Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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      Blog 20 Mar 2024

      Why study Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch?

      Campus Life, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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