Global human population pushing Earth past breaking point
The Earth has already exceeded its ability to support the global population sustainably, with new research warning of increasing pressure on food security, climate stability, and […]
Feral pig campaign hits targets
The Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20, that razed more than half of the landscape on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, left an indelible mark on the […]
Almost half of koala habitats will be under bushfire threat
Koala populations have been decimated by bushfires in recent years – and researchers are forecasting that bushfires will threaten them and their habitat even more in […]
Using AI to save species from extinction cascades
Algorithms can predict what movies or songs you might like, but they can also predict which species a predator would most likely eat. Researchers at Flinders […]
New insights on whale shark tourism
Increasing opportunities for up-close encounters with sharks and other animals are making wildlife tourism one of the fastest growing tourism sectors – leading Australian ecology experts […]
New tests on shark deterrents
A new study led by Flinders University experts has tested the effectiveness of a newly developed, long-range electric shark deterrent on white sharks. The 80 […]
Climate change sends great whales south
New research sheds light on how climate change will impact the distribution of great whales in New Zealand waters. An international collaborative study between Massey University, […]
Recreational hunting’s conservation paradox
Recreational hunting — especially hunting of charismatic species for their trophies —raises ethical and moral concerns. Yet recreational hunting is frequently suggested as a way to […]
Australian fossil reveals new plant species
Fresh examination of an Australian fossil – believed to be among the earliest plants on Earth – has revealed evidence of a new plant species that […]