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A new study examines ecosystems and species that are thriving against the odds.
The latest State of the Rhino report reveals the urgent plight of the Javan and Sumatran rhino populations.
The Barbary macaque is legally protected in Algeria; however, crop losses could increase hostility toward the species if farmers lack practical ways to protect their crops.
Native bees pollinate many of Australia’s unique plants and help entire ecosystems thrive.
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.
Sharks and rays have been swimming through the oceans for millions of years – but we still don’t really know where.
Not all conservation threats come from overseas. Some are our own native animals.
Nearly 43% of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe are now highly vulnerable to climate-related risks.
Collecting data from sensors in remote woodlands has long required arduous treks. What if sensors could transmit data in real time?
Our latest study takes a closer look at the emotional lives of humpback whales.
How does a dolphin or seal even get bird flu? Most likely through contact with sick birds – or eating their carcasses.
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.
Top contributors
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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 Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
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Professor, Conservation Biology, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Conservation Biology, Charles Darwin University
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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 in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin 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, Urban Ecology and Biodiversity, The University of Melbourne; RMIT University