Emma Spencer – The Conversation

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May 31, 2020

Forget ‘murder hornets’, European wasps in Australia decapitate flies and bully dingoes

Emma Spencer, University of Sydney; Philip Barton, Federation University Australia; Thomas Newsome, University of Sydney, and William Ripple, Oregon State University

The invasive species was likely brought to Australia unintentionally by ship. Now found in every state and territory, the wasps are decimating our ecosystems.

Carcasses can feed a range of native animals, including goannas, wedge-tailed eagles and dingoes. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

January 15, 2020

Bushfires left millions of animals dead. We should use them, not just bury them

Emma Spencer, University of Sydney; Chris Dickman, University of Sydney; Philip Barton, Australian National University, and Thomas Newsome, University of Sydney

There’s logic in burying carcasses as they can harbour nasty diseases, but they also help landscapes recover from fire.

The fate of deer carcasses is a crucial consideration in monitoring the success of future culling. Emma Spencer

July 14, 2019

Making deer fair game for unlicensed hunting is the right step for New South Wales

Thomas Newsome, University of Sydney and Emma Spencer, University of Sydney

The NSW government has announced plans to remove feral deer from its list of official game animals. With careful monitoring, the resulting free-for-all could help curb their booming numbers.

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