How does a dolphin or seal even get bird flu? Most likely through contact with sick birds – or eating their carcasses.
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Humans have had a complex relationship with this marsupial, known for its pointy snout, thin tail and large hind feet.
Feral horses can inflict major ecological damage, as two experts explain.
Overfishing and poor enforcement are just two reasons marine ecosystems are struggling to recover.
Since the first pilot program in 1998, Australia’s Indigenous Protected Areas have grown hugely. How can we strengthen them for the future?
A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.
Heavy rains after the Black Summer megafires drove rapid regrowth of plants. But these signs of recovery can hide the true story.
Understanding the true magnitude of the current H5N1 outbreak is key to curbing its spread.
The discovery challenges a long-held assumption about where and when whales feed – and could help us better protect them.
Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.
Herbarium cabinets lock away valuable plant data that needs to be mobilised through digitisation.
AI listening devices could help find New Zealand’s last remaining possums – but only if they don’t mistake bird calls for pests. Here’s how a new fix works.
The rest of the world has already had to grapple with bird flu – and there are lessons for Australia.
From raucous honeyeaters to top predators, Australia’s birds are vital to nature.
With H5N1 now in New Zealand, protecting the most threatened birds will involve difficult decisions, careful prioritisation – and sometimes chance.
Fenced-off safe havens and islands free from cats and foxes have given endangered mammals breathing space. But they’re not yet helping many other groups of animals.
These underwater disasters can trigger coral bleaching and massive fish kills.
From oyster reefs to bandicoot grasslands, many Australian ecosystems no longer exist. Restoring nature is a good goal – but we cannot return to the past.
When elephants leave Kruger National Park, they are sometimes killed and their meat is shared with nearby communities. This policy may have unintended consequences.
A new study suggests the world’s mangrove forests are expanding.
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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 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