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A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.
A new study reveals the most prevalent crimes against Australia’s wildlife and environment.
Research on Denmark’s hedgehogs offers insight into their cause of death – and how to help them.
38 mammals have been driven to extinction since colonisation, and many more are close to joining them. We have the solutions at hand, but warnings continue to be met with mediocre responses.
Exposure to diverse microbes boosts our immunity, while spending time in nature restores wellbeing. And COVID reminds us of the risks of new viruses when we intrude on and degrade natural habitats.
More than half of all crocodile species are a high priority for conservation according to the assessment.
Increasing revegetation from 1% to 10% of the landscape doubled the number of woodland bird species. The collective efforts of landowners can make a real difference for native wildlife.
It’s been 80 years since the last undisputed sighting of the striking black-and-white bird. The U.S. government believes the ivory-billed woodpecker is extinct — but many will keep searching for it.
As an economic superpower, China has far more left to do to ensure our planet remains liveable for vulnerable wildlife.
The first Threatened Species Strategy fizzled out last year without making a big difference to conservation. With the next strategy due to roll out this year, let’s look at what needs to change.
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Ecologist and Researcher, Flinders University
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Associate Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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Honorary Research Fellow, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University
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Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin University
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Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor, Ecology and Environment, La Trobe University
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PhD Candidate, James Cook University
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Vice-President, Ecological Society of Australia, Queensland University of Technology
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Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
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Senior Lecturer, Public Sector Management, School of Business, UNSW
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Research fellow in Ecology and Conservation, University of Oxford
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Adjunct Professor of Biology, Adelaide University
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Research Program Manger, Wildlife Crime Research Hub, Adelaide University