Tackling South Australia’s koala dilemma
New research in South Australia warns koala densities in some areas of the state, including the Mount Lofty Ranges, are above what is considered sustainable. Published […]
Sharks leave their marks
Dolphins and porpoises are welcome features of Australia’s coastline however little is known about the predation risk they face from sharks in their habitat. In one […]
Awards for alumni who improve our world
Nurturing the leaders of tomorrow and introducing landmark social justice, research and public policy initiatives that improve our local and international community are hallmarks of the […]
Dolphins ride out dietary ups and downs
More evidence has emerged to support stricter coastal management, this time focusing on pollution and overfishing in the picturesque tourist waters off Auckland in New Zealand. […]
Ocean warming puts dolphins at risk
Ocean warming, noise pollution and fishing are major concerns for dolphins in southern Australia, not just Adelaide and Melbourne metropolitan coastal areas but in particular for […]
Lovesongs from paradise take a nosedive
The Galápagos Islands finches named after Charles Darwin are starting to sing a different tune because of an introduced pest in the once pristine environment. International […]
Hybrid species could save finches from invasive parasite
A hybrid bird species on the Galapagos Islands could help scientists find a way to stop an invasive fly which is killing off the hatchlings of […]
Galloping in from Outer Mongolia
Visiting Endeavour fellow, American archaeologist Dr Julia Clark, has spent the past decade in the vast frozen plains of Mongolia. And there’s no place she’d rather […]
Flirty finches live up to their name
Galápagos Islands finches that helped Charles Darwin develop his theory of natural selection are showing clear signs of further evolutionary development. The latest study by researchers […]