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The sperm whale's clicking tale Jul 28, 2018

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Next to nothing was known about sperm whales in the Southern Ocean. That is, until the Australian Antarctic Division started listening to their clicks.

Ghost claws on a unicorn Jul 21, 2018

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From the murky waters of the Murray River emerges a rare monster with an underbelly of red berries and claws of ghostly white. This program is selected from the rich Off Track archives for your listening pleasure.

Edible ocean conservation with a side of chips Jul 14, 2018

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Two PhD-qualified fisheries scientists have jumped ship to open a eco-friendly fish and chip shop, aiming to put their philosophy of sustainable ocean use into practise.

Earworms from planet earth IV Jul 07, 2018

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Off Track listeners from all over the globe have been recording the sounds of nature on their phones. Listen as a panel of experts takes us through the latest batch of Earworms

Huge personality in a tiny package Jun 30, 2018

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Do individual birds have consistent, unique personalities? Zoologist Dr Michelle Hall is trying to find out. This program has been selected from the Off Track archives for you listening pleasure.

When Jamie fell in love with the mountains Jun 23, 2018

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Distinguished Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick has been crawling across lawns for more than 70 years, it's just that this one is on the top of a mountain and is full of plants from the cretaceous.

Farming, dancing and stories of this land Jun 16, 2018

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Can thousands of years of Australian agricultural practices be translated into dance? This week, Bangarra Dance Theatre takes on Bruce Pascoe's revision of pre-colonial Australian resource management as it premiers Dark Emu.

Earworms from planet earth III Jun 09, 2018

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What does your world sound like? Listeners have sent recordings to the Off Track inbox, and now we all get to listen. Close your eyes and take in the earworms.

Taste test the new ABC Kids nature and music podcast Jun 06, 2018

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If you like nature and have some kids in your life, here is a short taste of a new ABC podcast called ABC Classic Kids.

Mother and Daughter take flight Jun 04, 2018

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PODCAST BONUS. Two women, armed with a pencil and a violin, take on the history of birdsong.