Why did the endangered cassowary cross the road? Because it could

Queensland conservationists say the 'world's only bridge for a bird' is a template for saving a species at risk of disappearingGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThey call it the Cassowary Coast for a reason. This unique, flightless native bird is such a draw on tourists to the north Queensland region, one local estimate has them each worth $1m to the local economy.By that estimate, the community lost $10m in the first three months of this year when 10 birds were run over by vehicles. Continue reading...