A deadly strain of bird flu is circulating in animals. So far the virus has been detected in seabirds on islands near Antarctica. What does this mean for wildlife, tourism and research?
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After several decades in research, including 22 years at the Australian Antarctic Division, this scientist is standing up for our icy continent. Here’s why Antarctic research needs ongoing funding.
Unravelling the mystery of how life in Antarctica survived past ice ages involved sampling some of the oldest museum records. When combined with a dating database, a familiar story is revealed.
The species at risk include flowering plants, moss and lichens, tough invertebrates and breeding seabirds.
How did penguins end up with so few bones – and become lightning-fast swimmers?
Over six months, 73,991 tourists visited the continent. The potential to spread coronavirus to penguins, whales and other wildlife is enormous.
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Lecturer, Biological Sciences. Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability, Federation University Australia
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Conservation biologist, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor & Head, School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment; expert on glaciers and ice sheets, Monash University
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Professor in the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee
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Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Adelaide
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Honorary Senior Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Senior lecturer, University of Tasmania
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Principal research scientist, CSIRO
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Senior Research Fellow in Antarctic and island conservation science, Queensland University of Technology
