The WWF’s Living Planet Index is one of our best measures of biodiversity loss. But the populations it counts may not be representative of wildlife as a whole.
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A new study examines ecosystems and species that are thriving against the odds.
Birds are ingenious when it comes to foraging for nest materials, but in the Anthropocene, this often comes at a cost. Giving them better options is one solution.
Research suggests all of the world’s songbirds can be traced back to Australia.
Why the smooth snake is in far more need of protection than humans.
The future of a proposed rocket-launch facility in South Australia is uncertain. But tensions between space exploration and conservation remain.
Not all conservation threats come from overseas. Some are our own native animals.
Humans have had a complex relationship with this marsupial, known for its pointy snout, thin tail and large hind feet.
No Australian pets have contracted H5 bird flu, but overseas outbreaks suggest cats are particularly vulnerable.
Feral horses can inflict major ecological damage, as two experts explain.
A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.
A breakthrough has helped researchers track down penguins living in the dark.
The federal government’s actions could leave the island’s wildlife more vulnerable to H5N1.
Understanding the true magnitude of the current H5N1 outbreak is key to curbing its spread.
Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.
This seemingly harmless hobby could accelerate the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain.
The okapi’s story reveals how Indigenous knowledge shaped its discovery, while colonialism, mining and conflict now threaten this remarkable rainforest animal.
Britain’s native species are adapted to a cool, wet climate. This summer is putting them under strain.
New research argues urban planning must recognise animals, plants and ecosystems as fellow inhabitants of our cities.
Four experts explain what genetic health is and why it matters for our most vulnerable wildlife.
Top contributors
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor of Conservation Biology, Charles Darwin University
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University Fellow in Biodiversity, Charles Darwin University
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Professor, Urban Ecology and Biodiversity, The University of Melbourne; RMIT University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
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Senior Researcher and Statistician, University of Hohenheim
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Professor of Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
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Affiliate Faculty in Environmental Science, Montana State University
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Professor Emeritus in Terrestrial Ecology, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Global Ecology, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Biological Anthropology, University of South Wales