Research genomic data shows that small island animal populations are more resilient than we thought.
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Knowing how many endemic species a place has is important because it can help improve conservation efforts.
We’re discovering more species of richly coloured peacock spiders all the time. But their small ranges puts them at very real risk. One species faces likely death by suburban sprawl.
Our birds are tough. They went through some mean climatic conditions to make Australia home.
The Bahama warbler favours large pine trees and palms, fieldwork shows.
Determining the status of a species must be based on solid scientific evidence with strict criteria.
The revamped citizenship test would include questions focused on “Australian values”. But why not ask prospective Australians to show an understanding of our ancient landscape and unique species too?
New Zealand is the last major landmass to be settled some 800 years ago. Since then, changes in land use have been extensive and catastrophic for the country’s unique flora and fauna.
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