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Wild salmon look incredibly symmetrical but captivity makes them more lopsided, stressed and less able to survive in the wild.
Luck seems to have run out for many Western Australian coral reefs, as an off-the-charts marine heatwave leaves a trail of bleaching and coral death.
Cockatoo owners often record their pets dancing to music. Now, researchers have catalogued many of their complex dance moves.
The National Park Service is not just focused on helping people enjoy the outdoors, but also on conserving wild places.
The SA government has convened an emergency meeting today to discuss taking cuttlefish eggs from the wild, due to the impending threat of the algal bloom which could wipe them out forever.
Australia’s inland waterbirds can fly long distances to find shallow wetlands to breed. But human needs and climate change could threaten them.
Coral reef conservation needs to take an equitable approach and include local impacted communities in decision-making and resource distribution.
Ever wondered who would win a fight between an Australian and an introduced rat? New research provides the fascinating answer.
Gene editing could add genetic diversity that can revitalise species on the brink of extinction.
Management and protection of livestock is fundamental for reducing conflict with wildlife.
Following on from ‘the year without a butterfly’, 2025 has seen sightings soar in the UK and across Europe.
In his National Press Club address, Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry made the case for urgent, ambitious nature law reform to boost productivity while saving species.
New research examines the reasons for the decline of small mammals in Australia’s tropical savannas and identifies the most effective practical solutions.
Knowing how many endemic species a place has is important because it can help improve conservation efforts.
Climate change, forest fragmentation and hunting threaten lemur populations in Madagascar, and impact the health of mothers and infants.
Guineafowl don’t rely on cuddling for warmth like other species. They rely on flexible behavioural responses to survive harsh climates.
Sacred natural sites could contribute to conservation targets.
Evidence suggests this alternative to culling the bird’s predators is effective.
Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. But about 5.5 million acres are being put up for oil and gas leases in March 2026.
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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 Conservation Biology, Charles Darwin University
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Professor, Conservation Biology, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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Lecturer in the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, The University of Melbourne
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University Fellow in Biodiversity, 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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Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin 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