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Maximilian Dröllner, Research associate, Curtin University

We found out when the Nullarbor Plain dried out, splitting Australia's ecosystems in half

A typical view on the Nullarbor Plain: an expansive, treeless landscape that captures the relentless dryness of Australia's interior. Matej Lipar, Author provided

Australia’s western and eastern ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots, separated by a dry desert interior. Yet millions of years ago, many species roamed more freely between connected habitats across the continent.

Our new research, published in Geophysical Research Letters, provides insights into ancient climate change that shaped our modern landscapes and ecosystems.

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