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A major new research paper reveals which species are most at risk from changing fire regimes around the world.
Buffel grass causes just as much damage to native wildlife as feral cats. But with the right control measures, biodiversity can bounce back.
If all, or even most, offspring of the survivors are shy, we could be facing an introduced pest population that is incredibly difficult to remove.
The royal commission made welcome and necessary recommendations around helping wildlife after hazards. But it’s not enough to focus only on response.
Roads and traffic are causing massive mortality of wild animals worldwide and the road network is rapidly expanding. Can the wildlife death toll be stopped?
Lethal methods and relocation aren’t effective, sustainable or humane approaches to human-wildlife conflicts.
Needed: less wild meat in cities, more wildlife experts in public health.
Australia is known as the ‘land of the lizards’. These photos show why they deserve more of your attention.
The world missed all 20 targets for stemming the tide of biodiversity loss. But there has been some progress over the last decade.
This stroke of serendipity shows how much there is still to be learned about the natural history of Australia. Surely more surprises are out there waiting for us.
Wildlife populations have plummeted by 68% since 1970. But we have a plan to turn things around.
For decades, scientists believed that only male birds sang. Then women entered the field and showed what their predecessors had missed.
Black turbine blades seem to reduce bird collisions, but it’s important to know why.
With targeted conservation action, we might just save many of these species before it’s too late.
Shifting baseline syndrome affects everyone. It’s blinding us to the long-term deterioration of wildlife and ecosystems.
They’re a familiar sight on forest walks and long drives, but tree ferns are more fascinating than you may have realised.
With tarantula-like orchids and giant bananas, New Guinea is officially the most floristically diverse island in the world.
Towns and cities create an orange glow on the horizon at night. It’s so widespread that it even disturbs sea creatures.
Many carnivores are ambush predators. Being seen by their prey can lead to them abandoning the hunt.
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor of Conservation Biology, Charles Darwin University
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Jaana Dielenberg is a Friend of The Conversation.
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