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 […]
Island haven a ‘genetic trap’ without intervention
Kangaroo Island in South Australia is home to a large, mostly disease-free koala population which, at first glance, looks like a conservation success story. However, new […]
Out on a limb – koala fossil fills 30m year gap
Koalas are endangered in much of Australia now but in in the past there were multiple species living across the continent. The discovery of an ancient […]
Drones and other tech help conservation
From drones locating koalas hidden in treetops to recording little penguin acoustics and night-time movements on film, Flinders University researchers have shown the importance of technologies […]
Koala survival a balancing act
Koalas – designated as an endangered species in NSW, ACT and Queensland – are faring better in some parts of South Australia and Victoria, with Flinders […]