Most wildlife plays a key role in any ecosystem. So when one becomes extinct, it can impact their habitat. And we’re now finding we may have lost more species in Australia than first thought.
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Charles Darwin visited Australia 180 years ago, and while here, he had a revelation that helped spark his insight into evolution by natural selection.
Sometimes pure curiosity driven research can yield wondrous knowledge and practical benefits, as was the case with the large blue butterfly.
In many parts of the world, Christmas and mistletoe are inextricably intertwined. But in the natural world, mistletoe has long fascinated naturalists and scientists.
Collapse porn. Apocalyptica. Eco-rapture. A growing genre of environmental writing that sees endless economic growth as the enemy.
Climate change is driving the iconic black marlin further south, with a possible impact on ecosystems and the fishing industry.
A team of researchers went to the High Arctic to retrace the steps of a 1960s expedition. They came away with far more than they bargained for.
Declining numbers mean the continent’s top predator isn’t fulfilling its ecological role.
With El Niño ramping up, Australia is in for a long, hot, dry summer - perfect conditions for blue-green algae. And that innocuous-looking pond scum can pack a toxic punch if you’re not careful.
They might keep the environment clean and healthy but most species are in steep decline.
Viewing human migration through the lens of natural history makes one thing clear: society needs to prepare for more migrations of people and the species we depend on.
For decades, canals were an unloved relic of industrial Britain – but people power has brought them back to life.
Far from the expected development, forestry plantations and other carbon market initiatives in Uganda have severely compromised ecologies and livelihoods of the local people.
The continent’s ice caps are melting, and both native and alien species will soon colonise the newly uncovered areas.
‘Theiving magpies’ obsessed with glitter but what’s the truth amid the folklore?
Many ecosystems have changed so radically that it is no longer possible to restore them to what they once were and in other situations it is not appropriate.
Early warning systems are available for things like tsunamis and diseases. Why not for animals as well?
The decisions an animal makes when escaping a predator can mean the difference between life or death.
By filming these ultra-speedy feeders at transparent fake flowers, researchers finally figured out how hummingbirds slurp up the nectar so fast.
A rash of white shark attacks this summer points to a rebounding population in the US – a sign of healthier oceans and the need to coexist with this apex predator.
Top contributors
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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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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, West Virginia University
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Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology, University of Florida
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Associate professor, University of Sydney
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Emeritus Professor of Ecology, University of Salford
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Lecturer in the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University
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Professor of Biology, Boston University
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Professor of Sustainability, Azim Premji University
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Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor in Earth System Science, University of Exeter
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Professor, University of Tasmania
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Marine Biology and Aquaculture, The University of Melbourne
