Australia’s response to this deadly bird flu outbreak has been insufficient and too reactive.
- Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
As a lethal bird flu spreads in Australian wildlife, it can be easy to think nothing can stop it. That’s an error – much can be done.
The arrival of the H5N1 strain may threaten our most vulnerable species.
David Attenborough has captured and told the stories of nature to millions of people – and inspired scientists and conservationists the world over.
When feral cats are scarce, potoroos and bandicoots forage more freely, altering their behaviour and chances of survival.
Decades of evidence link foxes and feral cats with extinctions of Australian mammals. Claims these introduced predators aren’t responsible don’t stack up.
The Victorian fires burned though diverse environments across the state. Native animals suffered through heat and smoke, including thousands of dead flying foxes.
We found out the favourite 2025 books of 35 expert readers – and the Books & Ideas team shares our own picks, too.
After years of failed attempts, Australia’s environmental laws are finally getting an overhaul. But will they stop the damage done to nature?
From blood-squirting lizard eyes to zombie cockroaches, the natural world is ready for a truly terrifying Halloween.
Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?
Jane Goodall showed tremendous courage in charting her own course as a pioneering researcher – and working to spread hope wherever she went.
New research suggests dingoes are distinct enough to have their own scientific name. If this is accepted, it will have far-reaching consequences
It’s entirely possible to see shy mountain pygmy-possums, alpine dingoes or furry cuscus with your own eyes – if you know where to go and how to look.
A new report reveals the perilous state of nature in the Top End of the Northern Territory. Here’s how to arrest the decline of threatened species and habitat.
Despite public perceptions, sheep and cattle are not a favoured prey for some dingoes or foxes. So is culling them to protect livestock justified?
Three experts consider what’s required to protect and conserve Australia’s natural wonders, from fighting invaders to stopping habitat loss and saving species.
Thousands of Australian species and ecological communities are threatened – and many don’t have a recovery plan in place.
Hopes for environmental law reform during the current term of federal government have been dashed, so what lies ahead for ‘nature positive’ next term?
Even though 1080 is derived from native plants, not all of Australia’s native species are resistant to this lethal poison.
An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.
Let’s cast the holly, snowmen and reindeer aside to decorate our homes with Aussie Christmas crafts instead. How about Christmas beetle baubles, paper parrots and ornamental echidnas?
We’ve invited writers, from fields as diverse as wildlife ecology, politics and literature, to nominate their best books of 2024. And this year, the Books & Ideas team share their own picks, too.
Have you ever paused to think about the athletic abilities of Australian wildlife? Let’s look at some of our best competitors and how might they fare in a contest against humans and overseas entrants.
Studying carnivore ‘kill rates’ – typically the number of prey killed over time – can help us better understand the role of apex predators in ecosystems across the globe.
Contact Euan for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Burwood, Melbourne
- Website
- X (formerly Twitter): @EuanRitchie1
- Article Feed
- ORCID
- Joined
