The tiny scabies mite burrows beneath the skin of many animals, including Australia’s bare-nosed wombat.
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And why you should let them share your picnic ham and jam.
These ancient wetlands are wildlife hotspots and crucial carbon stores.
Helping distressed wildlife without seeking advice may sometimes do more harm than good – as two experts explain.
Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.
It’s rare for a completely new primate species to be named.
This never-before observed behaviour can tell us a lot about whale intelligence.
A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.
The pint-sized pookila faces uncertainty in Queensland, as two experts explain.
If Congress didn’t believe habitat destruction and degradation constitute ‘harm’ under the statute, why would it require permits and plans to offset habitat loss?
He also offers valuable lessons about how humans can interact – safely and responsibly – with marine wildlife.
The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds.
Maybe we love Neil because we’re jealous of his freedom
Animals that feed on infected carcasses could be accelerating the spread of the H5N1 strain.
A new study unpacks how Victoria’s eucalypt forests have coped with past bushfires – with lessons for the future.
Understanding how female baboons benefit from social bonds helps humans understand their own origins.
The arrival of the H5N1 strain may threaten our most vulnerable species.
An ecologist explains how Australia can curb the spread of the H5N1 strain.
Marine species are increasingly battling intense storms and heatwaves – four experts explain why this matters.
A recent study provides evidence that Neanderthals used rhinoceros teeth as tools.
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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