There are hundreds of lost tetrapod species across the globe and their number are increasing decade-on-decade. This study aims to find out why some are rediscovered, while others are not.
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A survey of Miami-Dade residents found bipartisan support for protecting Biscayne Bay − though most locals were not aware of the extent of its decline in recent years.
Sometimes when taking these actions, however, carbon storage is prioritised at the expense of biodiversity. But that need not be the case.
Researchers have made a fascinating observation: a polar bear used a diving hunting technique, never before reported, to capture large moulting snow geese.
There are so many fish in the ocean that if you took them out, important habitats and food sources for many creatures would be lost.
Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas face significant hurdles but nevertheless remain a key way to advance reconciliation and environmental goals.
The wine industry has a major sustainability problem. Informed consumer choice can help drive real change.
Invasive species such as deer, pigs and rabbits might help boost native predator populations.
A herd of javelinas wrecked a pristine golf course. Is this rewilding in action?
Grassfires are normal in central and northern Australia. But fast-growing invasive grasses are supercharging grassfires – and this summer looks like it will be big.
The impact of agricultural issues extends far beyond the farming community. Current social crises, including biodiversity loss and food inaccessibility, affect everyone.
Pine grows faster and sequesters more carbon. But native forest is better for biodiversity in the long run. Transitioning between the two offers a win-win solution.
What happens underground doesn’t stay underground. If we overexploit groundwater and kill off its species, we put surface species – including us – at risk.
A new report from the Biodiversity Council reveals the disturbing effects of artificial light on
Australia’s nocturnal animals. Here’s how you can help wildlife at Christmas and all year round.
Areas of the world where species are exposed to potentially dangerous temperatures are due to get much bigger.
An ecologist, a mathematician and a taxonomist were locked down together in a suburban house. So they counted all the species of plants and animals they could find.
Nature, everyone agrees, is in trouble. But can Australia’s new market-based mechanism help?
Long a well-kept secret, the archipelago of Socotra is one of the most biodiverse on earth. But the Emirates have other plans for its main island, with which it has long cultivated ties.
The felling of iconic trees is a highly emotive issue – but the damage needs to be repaired with care.
For decades, scientists have tried to uncover the cause of long-term changes in Earth’s biodiversity. New simulations point at geography playing a critical role.
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor in Sustainability and Urban Planning, Leader, Interdisciplinary Conservation Science Research Group (ICON Science), RMIT University
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Professor, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Professor, The University of Queensland
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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Senior Lecturer, Public Sector Management, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Conservation Biology, Charles Darwin University
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University
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