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The 2022 floods triggered shifts in the Coorong’s microbiome—similar to our gut bacteria on new diets—revealing why freshwater flows are vital to wetland health.
A return to traditional Indigenous burning practices in the Gibson and Great Sandy deserts is helping protect the ninu, or greater bilby.
After shelving plans to reform Australia’s nature laws, the prime minister wants to walk back existing protections with new legislation introduced this week.
Protecting 30% of Australian lands sounds good – but what matters much more is whether we’re protecting dwindling habitat for endangered species.
A marine heatwave has hit Ningaloo Reef hard – and the northern Great Barrier Reef is now bleaching too.
Favourable short-term conditions kept Australia’s environmental scorecard high in 2024 – but long-term problems are worsening.
Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats. Some of the adaptations may protect against malaria.
Fungi are essential to our ecosystems, our societies and economies.
Research reveals that fallow deer have an unexpected appetite for brambles, a plant often seen as a woodland nuisance.
‘Momma’s right here and she’s pissed’: influencers can show wildlife to their audience without traumatising baby wombats
For many dairy farmers, the solution to their rodent problem isn’t poison – it’s working cats. But at present, there are no tax deductions for their care.
Despite dutiful toad patrols, evidence suggests that the amphibians are declining in the UK.
“De-extinction” research is a poor alternative to helping ‘pre-extinction’ animals still alive today.
Lemurs show traits associated with resilience to living in a disaster-prone environment.
Thousands of Australian species and ecological communities are threatened – and many don’t have a recovery plan in place.
South African film is still popular for stories about animals and conflict. The Last Ranger combines both in a slick, well acted short film.
Second generation rat poisons are so potent that they’re banned for home use in Europe and North America. But here, you can pick them up at Bunnings or Coles.
From whale earwax to bird feathers, almost all organisms keep a record of their existence.
Managed well, golf courses can bring nature back to our cities. Here’s how to balance the good and bad for urban biodiversity.
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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 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 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