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Australia risks losing unique plants before they're even discovered

Native Australian plants

Drawing 431 of a waratah from the Watling Collection by Thomas Watling, 1792-1797 Source: AAP

Almost half of Australia's native plants are under threat from rising temperatures.


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By Sandra Fulloon

Presented by Annalyn Violata

Source: SBS




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Almost half of Australia's native plants are under threat from rising temperatures.


That's according to scientists analysing Australia-wide climate patterns, who say hotter and drier weather may force some species to extinction before they’re even identified.


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