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For many dairy farmers, the solution to their rodent problem isn’t poison – it’s working cats. But at present, there are no tax deductions for their care.
Despite dutiful toad patrols, evidence suggests that the amphibians are declining in the UK.
“De-extinction” research is a poor alternative to helping ‘pre-extinction’ animals still alive today.
Lemurs show traits associated with resilience to living in a disaster-prone environment.
Thousands of Australian species and ecological communities are threatened – and many don’t have a recovery plan in place.
South African film is still popular for stories about animals and conflict. The Last Ranger combines both in a slick, well acted short film.
Second generation rat poisons are so potent that they’re banned for home use in Europe and North America. But here, you can pick them up at Bunnings or Coles.
From whale earwax to bird feathers, almost all organisms keep a record of their existence.
Managed well, golf courses can bring nature back to our cities. Here’s how to balance the good and bad for urban biodiversity.
Replanting habitat corridors offers wildlife a way to move between isolated habitat – and much of this is done by volunteer groups.
Thermal drones are helping researchers find Bennett’s tree kangaroos in the rainforest canopy, revealing new insights to guide conservation efforts.
Hopes for environmental law reform during the current term of federal government have been dashed, so what lies ahead for ‘nature positive’ next term?
Feral cats, foxes and dingoes are routinely baited to protect wildlife and livestock. But does it matter what kind of bait is used? Do cats ignore it?
Artificial lights at night are causing serious disruption to these insect night shift workers. That’s a problem for everyone.
Crocodile farming in northern Australia began as a way to ensure crocodile leather could be sustainably sourced. But fashion houses and consumers are turning away.
Genetic diversity is being lost across many species – especially birds and mammals. But you can help stop the decline.
Everyone thought koalas were solitary creatures. But a new paper reveals there is more to the social lives of koalas than previously thought.
In 2010, an enormous marine heatwave devastated ocean life in Western Australia. Now another big one is taking hold – and heading towards Ningaloo.
When authorities fight fires, they focus on human life and property. But animals are part of communities too – and disaster preparation should reflect this
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
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Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Professor, Conservation Biology, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University
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Professor of Wildlife Conservation, Australian National University
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Node Leader in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures, Flinders University