Fairy-wren personalities put to the test
Contrary to their pretty name and appearance, some Australian superb fairy-wrens can be ‘aggressive’ in the wild – which may be important for their survival. When […]
Little penguins pushed to the brink
The latest floods have drowned out memories of drought in many parts of Australia, but ecosystems and native species are still battling with the effects of […]
Native bird studies take flight
The lives of the endangered southern emu-wren and one of Australia’s smallest falcons the nankeen kestrel will be better understood thanks to a strategic research investment […]
Give our wildlife a holiday, too
Flinders University ecologists are calling on summer holiday-goers to not interfere with wildlife and damage habitats, notably for shy animals such as little penguins. A new […]
Recognition for Save the Koala projects
Once limited to science-fiction, drones and facial recognition technology are now being harnessed to help save Australia’s koalas. A Flinders University College of Science and Engineering […]
Baby birds tune in from the egg
Ever wondered why birds are born to peep, chirrup and sing? Surprisingly international avian experts have shown this to be true, after finding fluctuations in bird […]
Safety signs help Little Penguin colony
The fragile colony of Little Penguins on Granite Island will be safer thanks to new signage that better informs the public how to prevent the colony […]
Songbirds ‘teach chicks before they hatch’
Embryonic learning in Red-backed Fairy-wrens has been established by Flinders bird experts and overseas researchers.
Early career researchers forge ahead
Animal behaviour, water resources and Indigenous archaeology are just some of the fields of research at Flinders to receive support from the 2015 Vice-Chancellor’s Early Career Researcher Awards.