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FAQ: What does "species" mean?

Linking hands for life

This word is used by biologists (who study living things) to describe groups of related plants or animals (including humans) who have common characteristics and are capable of mating with one another and producing offspring.

Squirrel Glider
Squirrel Glider: an endangered population in the Wagga Wagga LGA
Photo Peter Menkhorst © DEC

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