In the millions of years since Australia separated from Antarctica and drifted north, our continent's biodiversity has evolved mostly in isolation, while periodically taking on new 'passengers' from Asia. Dr Leo Joseph talks about the factors that have shaped Australia's unique biodiversity and how new technology is providing new insights into its evolution. (06:01)

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Video transcript available here: http://www.csiro.au/news/transcripts/...